Direct Support Professional - MOKA

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.

Love what you do. Love where you work. MOKA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in Residential homes throughout Ottawa county. 

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

Full time and part time positions available on 1st/2nd/3rd Shifts. No experience needed, MOKA provides paid training.

New employees will be eligible to participate in Grand Rapids Community College Direct Support Professional Certification at the Lakeshore campus in Holland. Tuition is 100% covered and employees are paid for time spent in class.

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 levels.

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.

Transports individuals to and from community locations using an agency vehicle or personal vehicle as needed.

Administers programs to individuals and documents progress, as prescribed.

Assists in meal preparation, cleaning, small home repairs and light residential maintenance duties.·

Qualifications

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

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 moka.org/careers and complete the online application.

Qualifications

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

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.

In order to be considered for the position the online application must be completed on company website, www.moka.org/careers'

MOKA is an equal opportunity employer.