Rainbow Center~Paraprofessional

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Blue Springs, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide support to adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. CDD offers residential care, employment services, day habilitation, and a private school for referred students in the Kansas City, MO area. This role involves working with individuals and students in accordance with their support plans and educational programs, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and assisting with daily needs while promoting independence.

Requirements

Minimum education of high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
None required (experience).
Ability to receive and maintain certifications in Abuse & Neglect, First Aid/CPR, Mandt and Gentle Teaching.
Ability to lift, push and pull 50+ lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly.

Responsibilities

Provide positive and kind support to Individuals and students served in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), Plan Addendums, Behavior Support Plans, doctor’s orders, Missouri Quality Outcomes and other written documentation.
Work with supervisory staff to plan curriculum and activities appropriate for individual needs and skills of Individuals and students.
Assist in assigned classroom or on community access or rotate with an assigned Individual/student throughout the day as needed and requested.
Demonstrate engagement with Individuals and students in a supportive, helpful and gentle manner.
Encourage the development of a positive, meaningful relationship with Individuals/students in order to increase feelings of being safe and loved.
Maintain confidentiality for HIPPA/FERPA and programming files/information.
Complete written documentation as required.
Assist with grooming needs of the Individual’s and students including: tooth brushing, hand washing, feeding/lunchtime clean up, etc.; always promoting the independence of the Individual/student.
Be interactive/engaged with the students to enhance learning and manage behaviors.
Use appropriate behavior management techniques; assist and cooperate in implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP)/ Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Facilitate the program schedule/routine.
Follow and implement supervisory directions.
Use appropriate lifting techniques to assist Individual/students with toileting and transitions as needed.
Work cooperatively on maintaining orderliness, sanitization and cleanliness of equipment and materials.
Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook and policies & procedures manual.
Attend and actively participate in required in-services, trainings, staff meetings or other program plan meetings as assigned.
Proficient English, written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain required licensures and certifications.
Other duties as assigned