Developmental Specialist

Link Associates; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Daily Pay

Medical and dental insurance

Casual dress

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading human services organization is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support adults with disabilities in West Des Moines. This role involves providing daily assistance, transportation, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You'll work full-time in a rewarding environment that prioritizes meaningful relationships and personal growth for those you support. Benefits include flexible hours, on-site childcare, and robust insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Understanding and supporting individuals' personal needs and triggers.
• Strong observation of safety and well-being for people supported.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities in various daily activities.
• Provide transportation for community outings.
• Build strong relationships with individuals being supported.
• Help ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe.

Skills

Working with individuals with disabilities

Transportation skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High School/GED/HiSET or higher

Job description

Developmental Specialist - Human Services Direct Care Professional.Link Associates Now Hiring for highly sought-after shifts!

• Monday - Friday.
• On-Site Childcare.
• Daily Pay.
• Available full-time shifts 8 am – 4 pm.
• No Evenings.
• No Weekends.
• Paid Holidays.

Responsibilities

• As a Developmental Specialist at Link, you work with adults who have various types of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Some of the people Link supports are fairly independent and able to take care of many of their needs on their own.
• Others may be non‑verbal and unable to use their arms and legs and require more assistance doing things.
• Provide transportation and accompany the people they support into the community as they run errands like going to the bank and grocery shopping, visit others and go on outings, and attend events.
• Get to know each of the people they support.
• Getting to know what the people they support like, what they dislike, what brings them joy and makes them happy as well as what might trigger a behavior.
• Really need to know the people they work with in order to be successful at supporting them and to ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe.

Why work for LINK Associates?

• The MOST rewarding job you will ever have.
• Engaging and meaningful work in a great TEAM environment.
• Full‑time employees are given 21 days of time off their first year of employment (an average of 25 hours per week get 16 days).
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Casual dress – jeans, joggers, t-shirts/sweatshirts, tennis shoes.
• Family‑friendly employer, including bringing your child to work.
• Overtime available but not required, it’s your choice.
• No driver's license, no worries we are located on a bus route.
• Medical and dental insurance (we offer 8 medical plans to pick from).
• Company‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Link offers job security; Link has never had a lay‑off and Link has been operating since 1953.
• High School/GED/HiSET or higher desired.