Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Sick & Vacation Banks

Short-term disability

Job summary

Systems Unlimited, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Supported Community Living program in Iowa City, IA.

You will work with individuals who have disabilities and mental health needs to promote independence, assist with daily living, and participate in community activities, under guidance and with training provided by the organization. A valid driving record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Driving record 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

• Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities.
• 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: Iowa City

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.

Systems Unlimited is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Supported Community Living program.

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 by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities.
• 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

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