Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Group; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide support, supervision and community-based care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The role emphasizes promoting independence, safety and individualized plans in a supportive home and community setting. The position requires a valid driver's license with endorsements, background/drug screenings, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location.
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights.
• Provide support, assistance and supervision to meet individuals' needs and goals.
• Ensure training, behavior and support plans are implemented and documented per regulatory requirements.
• Protect health, safety and well-being of individuals at all times.
• Create a positive environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Follow positioning schedules and use equipment per plan.
• Assist with diet, texture and equipment as needed.
• Maintain homes, outside areas and vehicles in good order.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Direct Support ProfessionalApplylocations: Cedar Falls, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-808**Job Description:**Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Purpose:To provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.Qualifications:* Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings* Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.* Must possess basic computer skills* High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location* Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work locationEssential Functions:* Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights* Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans* Ensures that each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements* Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times* Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice* Follows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan* Provides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipment* Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized* Performs all other duties as assignedHourly: $20.00 SR69IW This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience. Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.