Direct Support Professional

Systems Unlimited, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Sick and Vacation Banks

Short-term disability

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Systems Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Cedar Rapids to join a team supporting people with disabilities in their homes.

This part-time role involves assisting with daily living activities, transportation, and community outings, with training provided to those new to the field. The position offers competitive hourly pay of $15.25 to $17.00 and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A High School diploma or equivalent may be preferred.
• Driving record that is acceptable is preferred.
• People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.

Responsibilities

• Assist people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals.
• Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.).
• Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.).
• Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills and healthy habits.
• Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift.
• Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Department: Supported Community Living

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Cedar Rapids

Compensation: $15.25 - $17.00 / hour

Description

If you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, Systems Unlimited, Inc. is the place to be. For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth. We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.

Key Responsibilities

As a DSP, you will join a team of others who support people with disabilities in their homes by providing:

• Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities in their home
• Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)
• Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
• Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
• Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift
• Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
A High School diploma or equivalent may be preferred.
Driving record that is acceptable is preferred.
People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.

Benefits

Systems offers:

• Retirement Plan: 401(K) with up to 4% company match.
• Health Insurance: Affordable health insurance (as low as $110 per month) for those working at least 30 hours a week. Vision and Dental insurance is also available for part-time staff
• Paid Sick and Vacation Banks accrue based on tenure and hours worked-available to all employees
• Affordable short-term disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Full-time: See our websitefor other full-time benefits