Direct Support Professional
Company: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF OKLAHOMA
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationMuskogee Location - Muskogee,
OKPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelNoneTravel PercentageSome
TravelJob ShiftAnyJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionDirect Support
Professional - Full TimeAre you looking for a job that makes a
difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? If so,
Volunteers of America Oklahoma (VOAOK) may be the right
organization for you. Join our dedicated and talented team and make
a personal, and fulfilling, contribution to the lives of the people
we serve.We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join
VOAOK. The Direct Support Professional is primarily responsible for
supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their
development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal
of integrating them into the community to the best of their
ability. Most work is done in the service recipient's home and will
vary by the home and service recipient.Various shifts available -
this program runs 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, 365 days a year
including holidays.Perform, or assist service recipients in, basic
domestic duties as needed (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry,
shopping).Transport service recipient to and from work, scheduled
appointments, and recreational activities in a safe and timely
manner.QualificationsRequirements:Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's
License, Auto Insurance, and a Social Security Card. Maintain an
acceptable driving record, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
criminal history checks, and Community Service Registry Record
checks. Have reliable transportation.Possess and maintain a working
telephone contact number.The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. The ability to walk, stand,
sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl is required.
Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50
pounds. Frequent pushing and pulling (vacuums, wheelchairs, van
doors, etc.) is also required.Preferred Education / Experience:High
School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not
required.Experience providing services to people with developmental
disabilities is preferred but not required.What we offer:A
Collaborative Team EnvironmentA Culture of Acceptance and
SupportProfessional DevelopmentEmployee Discount ProgramHealthcare
BenefitsDisability and Life InsurancePaid Time OffAsk about
qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESSWhat are you waiting
for? Apply today and come be a part of the passion, the mission and
the tradition! Learn more about us and apply at www.voaok.org.About
Us: VOAOK is a ministry of service dedicated to helping Oklahoma's
most vulnerable including veterans, the aging, the homeless and the
disabled. Our core strengths focus on providing safe, quality,
affordable housing and supportive services to help individuals meet
their basic daily living needs, thereby achieving steadily
improving individualized levels of greater self-sufficiency. To
learn more about Volunteer of America Oklahoma's commitment to
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, click on the following link:
#DEIatVOAOK EOE, including disability/vets
Keywords: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF OKLAHOMA, Broken Arrow , Direct Support Professional, Other , Muskogee, Oklahoma
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