SA) Assistant for Adults w IDD

Heartland Inc•Overland Park, KS

5d•$15 - $16

About The Position

Title: Direct Support Professional Reports to: Leadership Team Key Responsibilities • Utilized Person Centered Support plan to provide guidance, support, growth and development opportunities to each core member through attentiveness and caring. • Be a strong role model of appropriate behavior, foster positive and supportive relationships amongst core members as well as families and professionals. • Follow all policies, procedures and protocols to ensure core member safety. • Assist with meal preparation and maintenance of the home. • Monitor and assist Core Member with the following as needed: personal hygiene, appearance, laundry, meal preparation, cleaning, personal finances and leisure activities while promoting core member independence. • Perform all documentation activities (financial, medication, behavior, etc.) as required by policy/programming while maintaining confidentiality. • Transport Core Members as necessary. • Administer medication and support with house documentation. • Participate in and adequately complete training and recertifications as required, both ongoing and upon hire. • Participate in community events and activities as appropriate. Our Mission In 1987, L’Arche Heartland began a journey where persons with and without intellectual disabilities began sharing their life in community and became a member of the International Federation of L’Arche. As we continue to trust God in our journey, our mission is to: Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships. Foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story. Engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society. L'Arche Heartland focuses on relationships and recognizes that every individual regardless of their ability has a gift to share with our world. Through sharing daily life, we strive to discover and share these gifts with the broader community of Johnson County. We gather regularly as a community to foster relationship with one another as we create a place of belonging for people of all abilities.

Requirements

Exhibit respect and caring for core members and all those involved in the support of group home residents.
Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
Able to problem solve and manage conflicts objectively.
Experience with persons with developmental disabilities (highly preferred).
Have a valid driver’s license.
Have a high school education or equivalent.
Pass all required background checks.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to perform activities of daily living such as cooking and cleaning.
Able and willing to assist in house maintenance/yard work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with persons with developmental disabilities (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Utilized Person Centered Support plan to provide guidance, support, growth and development opportunities to each core member through attentiveness and caring.
Be a strong role model of appropriate behavior, foster positive and supportive relationships amongst core members as well as families and professionals.
Follow all policies, procedures and protocols to ensure core member safety.
Assist with meal preparation and maintenance of the home.
Monitor and assist Core Member with the following as needed: personal hygiene, appearance, laundry, meal preparation, cleaning, personal finances and leisure activities while promoting core member independence.
Perform all documentation activities (financial, medication, behavior, etc.) as required by policy/programming while maintaining confidentiality.
Transport Core Members as necessary.
Administer medication and support with house documentation.
Participate in and adequately complete training and recertifications as required, both ongoing and upon hire.
Participate in community events and activities as appropriate.