Habilitation Specialist/ Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Company: Sherwood Autism Center
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Director of Adult Services
Job Description
Summary:
Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We
are looking for an Habilitation Specialist who wants to assist our
organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and
taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an
up-beat, nonprofit environment.
Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment, you will work
toward one goal: making sure our adults lead active and independent
lives. It's more than a career; it's a fulfilling way of life.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Competencies:
Habilitation Specialist candidates who believe they fit Sherwood
Autism Center's culture are encouraged to apply! Sherwood Autism
Center's culture is described as:
Work Environment:
The Habilitation Specialist position is located within our Adult
Habilitation Department. You will be in the midst of activity and
energy. This position is:
Benefits:
Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our
employees. We offer competitive wages, and ongoing training. Full
time employees are eligible for our robust, comprehensive benefits
program including:
What is Sherwood Autism Center?
Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to
educate, equip, and empower children and adults with autism as well
as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in
family and community life by providing the highest quality
services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a
multi-faceted organization serving our community though a wide
range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health
programs.
The Habilitation Specialist must be able to prioritize, organize
and communicate with all levels of the organization. They should be
able to maintain confidentiality, be a critical thinker, as well as
be concise and detail oriented. You must have a positive demeanor,
and great customer service skills.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive
work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas
and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a
diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that
everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with
dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is
critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability,
veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State
and local law.
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age
- US work authorization
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class E driver's license and good driving record
- Eligibility for MO Highway Patrol Criminal Record Check and Child
Abuse History Clearance
An important requirement for all our direct care staff: we require
a successful completion of our physical fitness POET assessment
prior to commencement of all applicable positions. If you do not
pass, we reserve the right to adjust or rescind any offers as
needed.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 1(+) year(s) experience working with individuals with Autism
and/or related developmental disabilities in an Day Habilitation
Program
- BA/BS in Human Services or another related discipline
- First Aid/CPR Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of
employment)
- Abuse/Neglect Training
- Level 1 Medication AideCompensation details: 15-19.57 Hourly
WagePIcbda4868a32e-31181-29771154
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