Coach/Driver - 2 - FT - Monday - Friday - Day Services - Pittsburg

Class-Ltd; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vision

401(k)

AFLAC

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Class LTD is seeking a dedicated Coach/Driver to provide direct care and transportation for individuals with disabilities in Pittsburg, KS. This full-time role covers Monday through Friday day services with a 40-hour schedule and a starting pay of $16.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include companionship, daily living assistance, medication distribution, and safe transportation to appointments while promoting independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver's license in residence state and insurable driver status
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Pass background check for criminal offenses and child/elder abuse
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• May require a commercial driver's license (CDL) for some positions

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist in daily living activities, transportation, and safety for individuals with disabilities
• Distribute and record medications as prescribed by the clinician
• Transport clients to appointments and activities
• Support independence and integration into home and community life

Job description

Position: Coach/Driver - 2 - FT - Monday - Friday - Day Services - Pittsburg

Location: Pittsburg, KS

Job Id: 325

# of Openings: 1

Coach/Direct Support Professional - FT - Monday-Friday - Day Services - Pittsburg, KS

Direct Support Provider for Individuals with Disabilities Along Life's Journey ("Coach")

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40

Thursday: 7:30am-4pm

Friday: 7:30am-4pm

Saturday: off

Sunday: off

Monday: 7:30am-4pm

Tuesday: 7:30am-4pm

Benefits (Full-Time Positions):

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• 401(k)
• AFLAC
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Be a real life hero in the lives of those with disabilities.

Love what you do and know that you are making a big difference.

Class LTD is hiring individuals to provide direct care for individuals with disabilities delivering companionship, assistance in daily living activities, coaching on coping with challenges and completing daily tasks, assistance with basic medical needs and household chores, transportation, supervision/safety and (most of all) a caring and supportive relationship.

The coach may advocate for persons with disabilities to become as independent as possible and integrate into employment and home settings. The coach monitors the client's health, safety, and well-being. The coach acts as a role model and assists the client in having a high quality of life. Coaches distribute and record medications as prescribed by the client's physician. Coaches transport clients to appointments and activities.

Paid training is provided. Major holidays are either off or paid double. Dress code is relaxed.

The successful candidate will have a passion for enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, a caring personality and an ability to be attentive to details. They will be able to lift 50 lbs. and pass a background check regarding criminal offenses and child/elder abuse. Experience is appreciated but not required. We will train the right person.

Other Requirements:

• 1) Maintain a current and valid driver's license of the state of residence and be determined as an "insurable driver" by the automobile insurance carrier for CLASS LTD.
• 2) Comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding communicable and infectious diseases and CLASS LTD policies rules and practices regarding immunizations.
• 3) Must be able to work with male and female clients.
• 4) Math calculations needed to complete support log totals.
• 5) Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• 6) Read, comprehend & compose written material as required for case notes, plans, and policies.
• 7) Work as an effective team member and facilitator of the team(s) to which assigned.
• 8) Attain minimum required in-service training each year.
• 9) May require a commercial driver's license (CDL) for some positions (most coaches do not need to have a CDL).

Pre-employment testing will be required.

CLASS LTD is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.