Tri-Ko, Inc. of Osawatomie, KS is looking to hire an entry-level full-time Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Care Attendant (PCA) / Behavior Health Tech (BHT) / Mental Health Tech (MHT) / Patient Care Tech (PCT). Would you like to work with a great team in serving individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you interested in home health or a career in human services? Do you want to join a well-respected human services organization and make a difference in your community? If so, please read on!

This entry-level home health position earns $17.00/hr., working 3 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours). We also offer a position at $15.00/hr., working 5 8-hr shifts per week (40 hours). We also offer a great employee benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, KPERS retirement, life, and disability coverage. If this sounds like the right entry-level CAN opportunity for you, apply to join our human services team today!

ABOUT TRI-KO, INC.

Proudly serving Anderson, Linn, and Miami counties in Kansas, we are a community service provider (CSP) that assists persons with developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful levels of independence, inclusion, and productivity. In addition to a spacious and productive workshop, our facility boasts numerous other departments. This enables us to support a wide variety of interests and needs, including vocational and wage-earning assistance as well as self-esteem, socialization, and life skill supports.

Our highly skilled and passionate staff are entirely committed to the welfare, safety, and happiness of our valued clients. And, we are committed to the well-being of our employees. In addition to great benefits and a family-friendly environment, we are willing to train and mold the right individuals.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAREGIVER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT (PCA) / BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECH (BHT) / MENTAL HEALTH TECH (MHT) / PATIENT CARE TECH (PCT)

As a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Care Attendant (PCA) / Behavior Health Tech (BHT) / Mental Health Tech (MHT) / Patient Care Tech (PCT), you support adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs, so they can live their best lives as independently as possible in a variety of community settings. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping. You are happy to help them get better access to the community by assisting them with educational and recreational activities.

Using approved teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with persons served to reduce undesirable behaviors and learn appropriate replacement behaviors both formally and as natural teaching opportunities arise. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about health or safety. You find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and exercise their rights to be extremely rewarding!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAREGIVER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT (PCA) / BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECH (BHT) / MENTAL HEALTH TECH (MHT) / PATIENT CARE TECH (PCT)

• Ability to recognize natural teaching opportunities and act upon them as well as redirect undesirable behaviors
• Ability to handle all aspects of personal care with sensitivity
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license and the ability to be covered by corporate insurance
• Ability to pass a physical
• A heart for serving people with developmental disabilities

Are you punctual, reliable, and self-disciplined? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you discreet with confidential information? Can you show compassion while maintaining professional boundaries? Are you calm, flexible, and patient? Can you work well as part of a team? If so, you might just be perfect for this entry-level position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time entry-level home health position in human services works three 12-hour shifts per week with 4 days off.

READY TO JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this home health job in human services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 66040 / 66032 / 66064 / 66071