Direct Support Professional Part-Time

Voaok; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifying for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Voaok is seeking Part-Time Direct Support Professionals at their Tulsa headquarters to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support their development of basic living skills and community integration.

The role requires no prior experience, offers paid training, and includes a $500 sign-on bonus. Candidates must be 18 years or older and have reliable transportation, as well as a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Have and maintain a working telephone contact number.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s License & proof of current liability automobile insurance.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history checks, and Community Service Registry Record checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Transport service recipient to and from work, scheduled appointments, and recreational activities.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tulsa Headquarters - Tulsa, OK 74133

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $10.00 Hourly

Job Category: Health Care

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES

Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit – of those we serve.

Some people can’t imagine doing what we do. We can’t imagine not doing it!

We are currently seeking Part‑Time Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Tulsa area! Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s 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.

NO EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, PAID TRAINING PROVIDED.

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.

What’s In It For You!

• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• Pay From $10.00 an Hour
• Multiple Shifts Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Have and maintain a working telephone contact number.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s License & 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 Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities employer.