Part-Time D Shift Direct Support Professional

Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit - of those we serve,
We are currently seeking Part-Time Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Tahlequah, OK 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.

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.

500 Sign-On Bonus

• Multiple Shifts Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perform, or assist service recipients in, basic domestic duties as needed (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).
Perform, or assist service recipients in, basic domestic duties as needed (e.g., Coordinate service recipient's participation in leisure and recreational activities with assistance from the service recipient.
Assist in the development and implementation of long and short-term goals for service recipients.
18 years of age or older.

• Must have and maintain a working telephone contact number.
• 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.