What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct support professional-as needed position at The King's Daughters' School?
We are seeking caring and dependable individuals to work on an as-needed basis for a variety of shifts.
You will care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in either the residential or educational setting, depending on shift.
At our main campus, we have 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift and weekend options.
At our Center for Autism, available shifts are 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 with high school diploma or equivalent
- Flexibility is a plus, open shifts may vary each week.
- Caring personality who can think quickly and stay calm
- Physical ability to lift 40 lbs and be active throughout your shift
- Clean background we can't hire anyone with felony convictions or any history involving abuse, assault or neglect
- Drug-free workplace You'll need to pass a drug screening
- Previous work with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required.
Our Mission: The King’s Daughters’ School promotes independence through educational, residential and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities, continuing a 100-year legacy of service.
Our Vision: The King’s Daughters’ School will improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through caring, goal-oriented service delivered by dedicated staff in a safe, warm learning environment.
The King's Daughter’s School is a drug-free workplace.
The King’s Daughters’ School is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee should make employer aware of any request for accommodations in a timely manner, either upon hire or as soon as need for accommodation arises.
Salary : $15 - $18