Caregiver / DSP

KETCH Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped•Wichita, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Build meaningful connections through teaching independence to adults with developmental disabilities! $14.35-$17.00/hr. Non-CNAs welcome. A rewarding career opportunity providing supports to groups of adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities. Teaching, mentoring, caregiving, medical monitoring, and hygiene assistance are a few of the roles. These supports are provided in group home or group day program settings. Join us in a positive and uplifting work environment - where you can make a difference. We have a variety of full-time positions - plus occasional overtime. EOE Hiring immediately. Supports could include teaching people how to: Use community resources, understand their rights, and be safety aware. Participate in activities, exercise, use etiquette, improve coping skills & self esteem. Maintain living space, personal hygiene and balance in their home life & weekly schedules. Learn assembly and production work skills, manage break times, and build co-worker relationships. Plan & prepare meals, grocery shop, operate household appliances, and budget. Prepare for and participate in leisure activities – Special Olympics, sports, dances, gatherings, etc. Manage their sensory needs and maintain their own structured environment. Positions require assisting individuals with hygiene/personal care. A comprehensive two-week, weekday, daytime orientation is provided and required (this is excellent paid training with certifications).

Requirements

High school diploma or accredited GED
Valid driver’s license and good driving record (less than four infractions/tickets)
Dependable transportation & proof of auto insurance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs or ¼ of own body weight, whichever is less
Able to attend a day time training during the first weeks of employment

Nice To Haves

Work experience or knowledge regarding the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is beneficial, but not required
Education
Behavior Technician
Direct Support Professional
Teacher
Para
Psychology
Special education
Rehabilitation technician
Caregiving
Skills trainer
Direct Care
Community Living Trainer
CNA
CMA
HHA
PCT
Non-CNA
Home health
Mental health
Patient care technician
Medical supports
Teaching
Autism support
Behavior Specialist
Human services technician
Teaching
mental wellness
Behavior trainer
Behavior modification
Behavior supports
Nursing Home
medical assistant
mental health
DSP
DSW
health care
Medical Aide
Restorative aide
Elder care
home supports
Direct support
Adult care

Responsibilities

Teaching independence to adults with developmental disabilities
Teaching, mentoring, caregiving, medical monitoring, and hygiene assistance
Assisting individuals with hygiene/personal care
Teaching people how to use community resources, understand their rights, and be safety aware
Teaching people to participate in activities, exercise, use etiquette, improve coping skills & self esteem
Teaching people to maintain living space, personal hygiene and balance in their home life & weekly schedules
Teaching people to learn assembly and production work skills, manage break times, and build co-worker relationships
Teaching people to plan & prepare meals, grocery shop, operate household appliances, and budget
Teaching people to prepare for and participate in leisure activities – Special Olympics, sports, dances, gatherings, etc.
Teaching people to manage their sensory needs and maintain their own structured environment