Direct Care Specialist - Residential & School Support

OSB; Muskogee (OK); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee, OK, seeks a Direct Care Specialist to provide direct care and supervision for clients with developmental disabilities. The role involves helping with health care needs, life skills, and education, and may require transport and daily living assistance.

Position can be filled at Level I or II. Background checks and paraprofessional training may be required; at OSB, teamwork with teachers and care staff is essential to support residents and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a treatment facility or school setting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to clients with developmental or other disabilities.
• Respond to emergencies affecting individuals, including CPR and approved intervention techniques.
• Provide paraprofessional guidance and counseling to clients to help personal development and life skills; support daily activities and learning.
• Assist teaching staff in classroom with instruction and activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee, OK, seeks a Direct Care Specialist to provide direct care and supervision for clients with developmental disabilities. The role involves helping with health care needs, life skills, and education, and may require transport and daily living assistance.

Position can be filled at Level I or II. Background checks and paraprofessional training may be required; at OSB, teamwork with teachers and care staff is essential to support residents and students.