Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Systems Unlimited, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join a team that helps people with disabilities live more independently and with dignity.

The position pays $15.25 to $17.00 per hour and is based in Cedar Rapids. As a DSP you will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to the community, document the support provided, and collaborate with teams covering medical, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Driving record that is acceptable is preferred.
• We encourage people with a passion to help others to apply; training and classes will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.

Job description

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.

Department

Supported Community Living

Location

Cedar Rapids

Compensation

$15.25 - $17.00 / hour

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

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

• 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