Direct Support Professional

VIP Quality Services LLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

VIP Quality Services LLC, based in Olathe, Kansas, is seeking passionate staff to engage with adults with intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating activities, attending to personal needs, and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotional and behavioral challenges. Opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work with individuals who have emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills are required.
• Confidence and professionalism in crisis management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in various activities to promote their development.
• Attend to the personal needs of the individuals served.
• Take individuals on community outings to enhance their experience.
• Provide behavioral guidance to ensure safety and trust.

Skills

Ability to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Crisis and conflict response

Job description

VIP Quality Services (VIP), a residential and day service provider for adult individuals with intellectual disabilities. VIP vision is to provide life enriching experiences and enhance the quality of life for adult individuals with intellectual disabilities. We focus on valuing every individual through creative, self-expression, and social interaction by providing an environment that is respectful, safe and fun. VIP is always looking for staff with a passion for helping others and a desire to build a fulfilling career where she/he can change lives.

VIP Quality Services is looking for staff with the heart to serve others, enjoy being busy, and creative. We look for staff that engages with the individuals-served, developing activities and learning skills that fit with the individuals’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Engaging individuals-served in different activities
• Attend to their personal needs
• Taking individuals on community outings
• Providing behavioral guidance to ensure a safe environment and build trustworthy relationships with each individual-served

Skills

• Have the ability to work with intellectual/developmental disabled who have emotional and behavioral challenges
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, record keeping, and written communication skills
• Have the ability to respond to crisis and conflict with confidence and professionalism

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

VIP Quality Services, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VIP Quality Services, LLC. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.