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Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of
those we serve,
integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and
services.
We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our
team in the Eufaula, Muskogee & Tahlequah areas! Volunteers of America
is one of the nations largest comprehensive human services organizations
with 16,000 mission-driven professionals, dedicated to helping those in
need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
What You Will Do
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be an integral part of our
team and will be primarily responsible for supporting individuals with
intellectual and 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.
Whats In It For You!
- \$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- \$10.00/Hour Pay Rate
- Multiple Shifts Available
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- For those who qualify, we also offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO), Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability
- Retirement plan
- Ask about qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform, or assist service recipients in, basic domestic duties as
needed (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping).
- Develop service recipient\'s basic living skills (e.g., social,
domestic, and hygiene) through instruction and encouragement.
- Perform, or assist service recipients with, personal hygiene as
needed (e.g., bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping,
dressing, bodily functions, and appearance).
- Perform, or assist service recipients in, basic domestic duties as
needed (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping).
- Coordinate service recipient\'s participation in leisure and
recreational activities with assistance from the service recipient.
- Transport service recipient to and from work, scheduled
appointments, and recreational activities in a safe and timely
manner.
- Assist in the development and implementation of long and short-term
goals for service recipients.
What You Will Bring:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must have and maintain a working telephone contact number.
- Possess a valid Drivers License.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Proof of current liability automobile insurance (your name must be
on the policy).
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, Oklahoma State Bureau of
Investigation criminal history checks, and Community Service
Registry Record checks.
Volunteers of America of Oklahoma provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to
race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
Apply today and come be a part of the passion, the mission and the
tradition! Learn more about us and apply at
www.voaok.orgor send your resume to
careers@voaok.org. Call 918-307-1500 and ask for Human Resources or
405-418-8522 and ask for a Program Coordinator if you have any
questions, thank you.