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Lakemary Center, Inc. Direct Support Professional (Overnight Awake) in Paola, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12892760
Are you driven by a passion to help others? Are you someone who can provide advocacy and support to individuals served in learning social and self-care skills?
If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Direct Support Professional for our Adults Residential Program. In this role you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the residential environment primarily during overnight hours. This role functions under general supervision of a Team Lead and/or Coordinator.
Direct Support Professionals Responsibilities:
- Provide direction and supervision on ground and in the community.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from others as appropriate.
- Understand and follow instructions provided by supervisor(s).
- Intervene in crisis situations, including physical management of persons served, using approved crisis management system and skills.
- Keep the work environment safe, clean, and orderly.
- Complete all documentation by the end of shift.
An ideal candidate for this position has:
- Ability to:
- Maintain confidentiality of persons served and staff.
- Utilize time management skills.
- Interpret, apply and explain applicable rules and regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Reliability
- Honesty & integrity
- Good communication & problem-solving skills