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Lakemary Center, Inc. Direct Support Professional in Paola, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12892727
About Us:
Lakemary has been a leader in providing individualized services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual/developmental differences. Our distinguished, nationally recognized programs and services touch the lives of more than 450 people and their families from all over the United States.
Job Description:
In this role you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the residential environment primarily during evening hours.
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.