Personal Assistant​/Paraprofessional; Atwood

Personal Assistant / Paraprofessional (Atwood)

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Location:

Atwood, KS. Starting at $14-$15.50/hr with a $1,000 sign‑on bonus for new hires. Approximate annual full‑time income: $29,120 – $37,378. All shifts available (day, evening, overnight, and weekends). Full‑time and part‑time positions, plus substitute opportunities.

Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Prescription coverage through BCBS, Vision through Vision Care Direct, Aflac Policies, FSA/HSA, company‑paid life insurance, and retirement through KPERS. All training paid and provided by DSNWK. Must pass a background check.

• Follow all Teaching Plans, Behavior Management Plans, and Service Agreement recommendations as defined by the Life Planning Team and record data in Therap or otherwise as required.
• Become familiar with and implement the service agreement and risk management plans for each individual served.
• Practice, monitor and ensure quality teaching of skills to persons served, including identifying opportunities, providing rationales, offering positive reinforcement, and encouraging decision‑making skills.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as meal times and transportation.
• Attend initial and ongoing training in a timely manner.
• Report health, safety, licensing and abuse/neglect/exploitation ANE issues per agency policy.
• Serve as a member of the life plan team, attending or providing input into the life planning process.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies, including physical restraint, lifting and transferring, according to agency policy.
• Promote community inclusion for desired functions and activities.
• Act as an advocate and represent the agency with professionalism.
• Ensure individuals are treated with dignity and their preferences are upheld.
• Complete all required documentation timely.
• Provide transportation of individuals in agency vehicles as needed.
• Report property and vehicle maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Teach independent living skills per the Life Plan and other opportunities.
• Perform general cleaning and upkeep of the residence and vehicle.
• Exhibit respect for the rights of individuals served.
• Assist with medication passes and treatments as delegated by agency nurse.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Residential Coordinator/Program Coordinator.

Diploma:
High School or equivalent preferred. No prior experience required; in‑house training provided.

Experience:

Prior personal or job‑related exposure to people with developmental disabilities is preferred.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to evacuate individuals during emergencies.
• May involve climbing stairs, extended standing, and other site‑specific tasks.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Must complete shadow training upon employment.

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• For applicants outside the service area, explore  for relocation funding opportunities. DSNWK does not assist with enrollment but recognizes the opportunity.

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