Direct Support Professional

Central State Community Services Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 18,804 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Tulsa, OK. The role involves providing essential support to adults with disabilities in their homes and participation in community activities. Candidates will assist with daily living tasks, medication administration, and transportation. This part-time position offers a pay range of $13.65 to $14.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Experience with medications and personal care.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in the homes of adults with disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities including food preparation and personal hygiene.
• Administer medications and provide transportation.

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Central State Community Services Oklahoma provided pay range

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Base pay range

$13.65/hr - $14.00/hr

Central State Community Services Oklahoma (CSCSO) offers both full time (average of 30+ hours per week) and part-time (average of less than 30 hours per week). Regardless of the number of hours scheduled, the starting pay is $13.65 - $14.00 per hour depending on previous DSP experience. Availability of positions may vary depending on client needs.

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support in the homes of adults who have developmental, intellectual and other disabilities by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but other duties may be assigned if needed.

Regular, predictable and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Formally recognizes the accomplishments of others when they display character traits valued by the organization.

Assists individuals to the degree necessary to change bed linens, wash and iron laundry, and clean the living area and/or home.

Assists individuals to the degree necessary to plan, purchase, prepare and serve food for him/herself and other members of the household, utilizing standard nutritional guidelines and/or special prescribed diets.

Assists individuals in to and out of bed, automobile, or wheelchair, to lavatory, and up and down stairs if assistance is necessary.

Assists individuals to dress, bathe, and groom self if assistance is necessary.

Administers prescribed oral and/or topical medications under written direction of a physician.

Accompanies individuals who are ambulatory as well as those who are not to participate in a wide variety of out of the home activities and act as a guide, companion and aide.

Assists individuals to secure and attend volunteer as well as other community vocation activities in their community in order to prepare for competitive employment.

Provides transportation to the person’s work, therapies or leisure activities using public transportation, agency leased vehicles or their own vehicle.

Entertains the individual in their home by reading aloud, playing card or board games, and any other activities interesting to the individual.

Participates with the individual in a wide variety of leisure activities including visits to the individual’s family or to family gatherings, swimming, bicycling, and going to movies, concerts, church/church activities, picnics and amusement parks.

Performs a wide variety of miscellaneous duties as requested such as obtaining household supplies and running errands.

Maintains detailed records of the services performed and of the apparent condition of the individual.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industry

• Non-profit Organizations

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