Job detail
Direct Support Professional- Day Paola PRN
LAKEMARY CENTER INC
Location
Paola, Kansas
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Direct Support Professional will provide direction and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both community and work environments. Responsibilities include assisting with volunteer activities, responding to inquiries, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 25 years old due to insurance criteria. Preferred qualifications include direct care experience and the ability to maintain confidentiality and establish effective working relationships.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Paola AS - Paola, KS 66071Are you driven by a passion to help others? Are you someone who can provide advocacy and support to individuals served in learning social and self-care skills? If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Direct Support Professional PRN for our Adults Day Service Program. In this role you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their work environment during day hours. This role functions under general supervision of a Team Lead and/or Assistant Coordinator.
- Direct
- Support
- Professionals
- PRN
- Responsibilities: Provide direction and supervision on ground and in the community. Assist with volunteer activities out in the community. Respond to requests and inquiries from others as appropriate. Understand and follow instructions provided by supervisor(s). Intervene in crisis situations, including physical management of persons served, using approved crisis management system and skills. Keep the work environment safe, clean, and orderly. Complete all documentation by the end of shift.
- An ideal candidate for this position has:
- Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of persons served and staff. Setup, train, and ensure quality assurance of all production as it relates to individuals served. Utilize time management skills. Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Reliability Honesty & integrity Good communication & problem-solving skills
- Direct
- Support
- Professional
- PRN
- Qualifications: High
- School
- Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Due to
- Insurance criteria be at least: 18+ years of age Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to meet standard driving requirements
- Preferred direct care experience
- Other
- Job
- Details:
- PRN
- Day hours:
- Monday through
- Friday as needed
- Starting pay: $ 17.00/hour Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan
- Certifications: Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.
- Special
- Considerations: Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
- EEO
- Diversity,
- Equity, and
- Inclusion (DEI)
- Statement: For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission. Qualifications
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan