Rainbow Center~Paraprofessional

Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area.  CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

• 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 and 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.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly to complete assigned tasks.
• Proficient English, written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain required licensures and certifications
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION: Minimum education of high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE: None required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

This position requires a working knowledge of a Hoyer lift and wheelchair. This position also requires the ability to receive and maintain certifications in Abuse & Neglect, First Aid/CPR, Mandt and Gentle Teaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a school and day habilitation &/or school setting for Individuals/students and persons served with developmental disabilities. Must meet the minimum physical requirements (ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs., sit, squat, kneel, reach and get up and down from the floor repeatedly) of the job as described on the application and on the pre-employment physical form.

SCHEDULE:

School Program: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday