Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

MOKA|Empowering People with Disabilitites|West Michigan

Creating opportunities for independence and acceptance in our communities by supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in making choices, building relationships, sharing places, developing skills, enhancing reputations, and contributing back.

Job Description

Love what you do. Love where you work. MOKA  is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work in residential settings throughout Muskegon county.  Full time and part time positions available on 1st / 2nd / 3rd Shifts.   No experience needed, MOKA provides paid training.

Locations available in Muskegon, Norton Shores, Fruitport and Whitehall.

Positions start at  $17.05 per hour. Opportunities for overtime pay.

Tuition Reimbursement Program - $1000 a semester to employees working an average of 20 hours a week after 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Residential Support Staff cares for individuals with disabilities in a residential environment.

Essential Functions :   Include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Advocates for those served on personal and family level.
• Observes and documents changes in the physical and mental condition of those served
• Administers first aid and simple nursing procedures as needed.
• Ensures the privacy and dignity of those served and reports any suspected abuse or neglect.
• Administers programs to individuals and documents progress, as prescribed.
• Assists in meal preparation, cleaning, small home repairs and light residential maintenance duties.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

Must be 18, a high school diploma or GED is preferred and have a valid drivers license.

Additional Information

Benefits

These positions offer flexible schedules, paid training, paid time off, 401(k) matching,  tuition reimbursement  and health, dental and vision insurance for positions meeting eligibility requirements.

Interested? Please go to www.moka.org / careers and complete the online application.

MOKA is an equal opportunity employer.