HTS/Direct Support Professional Claremore
About The Position
Home of Hope is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Claremore, Oklahoma, to support adults with disabilities in living more independent and meaningful lives. No prior experience is necessary; training is provided. The role assists clients with daily living skills and personal care, meals, household activities, routines, transportation, community involvement, and social skills while encouraging independence and personal choice and maintaining a safe, respectful, positive environment. The position offers full-time, part-time, and floater opportunities, with starting pay of $11.00 or more per hour based on experience and a stipend of up to $2,000. Paid training is provided, and multiple shifts may be available. Staff must learn and follow each client's Individual Plan, work schedules based on individual client needs, and successfully complete required training and competencies. Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No experience necessary.
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license, current automotive insurance, dependable transportation, and availability to operate a vehicle during the day or night.
- Working home phone or cell phone.
- Ability to work a flexible day-to-day schedule.
- First Aid/CPR training is required, including the ability to perform compressions on the floor or ground.
- Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-cause drug screens.
- Ability to lift 50–70 pounds with or without accommodation and push or pull 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk at an efficient rate of speed and sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged periods.
- Good communication skills and ability to teach in a variety of settings.
- Must be mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
- Reliable motor skills, including use of hands and feet.
- Ability to successfully complete testing or competencies for training required by Home of Hope, DDSD, and individualized person-specific training.
Nice To Haves
- Cross-training with other people and programs is encouraged for advancement within HTS levels.
- Additional HTS levels may be acquired through experience, cross-training, and advanced training.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily living skills and personal care.
- Support meals, household activities, and routines.
- Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
- Encourage independence and personal choice.
- Support community involvement and social skills.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment.
- Learn and follow each client's Individual Plan.
- Work schedules based on individual client needs.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Up to $2,000 stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
