Direct Support Professional - Daily

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Career-building opportunities

Pet insurance

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist 2–3 adults who require 24-hour support in home and community settings. You’ll help with independent living skills such as money management, socialization, cooking, and personal hygiene, and advocate for their needs.

Transportation may be needed; weekend shifts are required. Qualifications: high school diploma or GED; experience with Supported Community Living or people with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with Supported Community Living (SCL) or with people with disabilities preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist 2–3 adults requiring 24-hour support in home and community settings
• Provide support, instruction, and advocacy in independent living skills (money management, socialization, cooking, personal hygiene)
• Must be willing to provide transportation as needed
• Work various hours with weekend availability required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Do

As one of Iowa’s most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one‑on‑one care through our hourly supported community living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve.

What You’ll Do

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with individuals with an intellectual disability or chronic mental illness. DSPs work with 2–3 adults that require 24‑hour support, will work in their home and out in the community.

DSPs are there to provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills such as:

• Money management
• Socialization
• Cooking
• Personal hygiene

A DSP is also there to be an advocate for the individual in communicating their needs, self‑expression, and goals. Must be willing to provide transportation as needed. Various hours and shifts available. Must be available and willing to work every other weekend.

What You’ll Need

Qualified candidates for this job will have either a high school diploma or a GED. Experience working with Supported Community Living (SCL) or with people with disabilities is preferred, but not required.

How We’ll Support You

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible schedule
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career‑building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/.

Ready to get started? Apply today!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.