Direct Support Professional - Residential

Occk Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OCCK Inc in Salina, KS is seeking compassionate caregivers to support daily living and community participation for individuals served by our program.

This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and person-centered care. Training is provided; weekend and overnight shifts are required to support program participants in home, work, and community settings.

Join a nonprofit with over 50 years of impact, dedicated to kindness, collaboration, and respect.

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have a proven work history.
• Must be available to work various shifts.
• One year working in the field of human services preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with people to support daily living and community participation
• Encourage skills that promote independence, self-advocacy, and inclusion
• Provide support with routines, personal care, cooking, and activities that build confidence
• Create opportunities for people to thrive at home, at work, and in their community

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Team player

Diversity collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13628479

What You'll Do

• Partner with people to support daily living and community participation
• Encourage skills that promote independence, self-advocacy, and inclusion
• Provide support with routines, personal care, cooking, and activities that build confidence
• Create opportunities for people to thrive at home, at work, and in their community

Why Choose OCCK?

• A trusted nonprofit with over 50 years of impact in North Central Kansas
• A team culture rooted in kindness, collaboration, and respect
• A career that goes beyond a job to truly make a difference every day

What Were Looking For

• Team players ready to work flexible shifts and connect with people
• Caregiving experience is helpful, but not requiredwe provide training!
• Availability to work at least one weekend and one overnight shift

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have basic math skills
• Must have a proven work history
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of people in a team setting
• Must be available to work various shifts
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the auto insurance company providing coverage for OCCK vehicles
• One year working in the field of human services preferred
• A high school diploma or GED is required