Direct Support Professional
On-siteShawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Shawnee, Oklahoma, United StatesOn-siteLarge
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Job Summary
Deliver direct support within residential or periodic programs, assisting 4–10 individuals with personal care, housekeeping, medication administration, and community integration. Document progress, manage individual assets, and maintain confidentiality while fostering healthy relationships with families and case managers. Accompany individuals to medical appointments, prepare meals, and safely transport them using a valid driver's license. Monitor health, report incidents or abuse, and adhere to all safety and training protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
- All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes
- Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company
- At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Working knowledge of computers
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey
- All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment
- All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion
- Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
- Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings
- Must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Must complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred
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