Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Direct Support Professional
Part-Time, Hourly - Premium Pay
New Hire DSP+ incentive bonus of $1,000
Up to $800 referral bonus
- Shifts : 12 hour shifts : Day Shifts available
- Schedules : Sat / Sun
More about A New Leaf and this position :
Since A New Leaf was founded in 1979, our mission has been to provide job training, life skills and residential services to elevate confident independence and self-sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
This position is a companion to individuals with developmental disabilities and assist them in acquiring daily living skills.
Providing daily support which includes but not limited to : personal care, daily meal preparation, medication administration, daily activities, transportation, and continued focus on implementation of individualized objectives.
Full-Time Benefits include :
- Matching 403b
- Career advancement opportunities (we like to promote from within!)
- Premium pay on the weekend - equivalent to 1.5x your hourly rate!
Requirements : Qualifications :
Qualifications :
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to drive, have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
- Must always have and maintain car insurance coverage.
- American Sign Language - ASL - preferred
- Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.
- Must maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
- Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, lifting at least 40 pounds, and the ability to lift, transfer, and position individuals served.
- Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, deal with diverse personalities during difficult / sometimes stressful situations and still complete job assignments.
- Must be able to communicate orally, both over the phone and face-to-face.
- Must be able to prepare and read written documentation as well as perform and understand basic mathematical functions.
- Must follow policy and procedures of A New Leaf, Inc.
- Ensures all individuals served are safe in their environment and program participation.
- Must fulfill all training and in-service requirements necessary to work with individuals served within the timeframe required by A New Leaf, Inc.
and the State of Oklahoma.