Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Hands Of Heartland Inc; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hands of Heartland is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a part-time role in Des Moines, IA. You will assist people with developmental disabilities with daily living activities, meals, household tasks, and transportation as needed in home and community settings.

Pay starts at $17 per hour, with incentives for CNA certification. Requirements include being 18+, valid driver's license, and ability to pass background checks.

Formación

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license, car and auto insurance.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.
• Must have some experience in working with people with developmental disabilities and understand how to handle behaviors.

Responsabilidades

• Work directly with people with developmental disabilities assisting them with day to day living activities in Residential Settings.
• Support individuals with activities in a home environment and in community settings including meal planning, grocery shopping, or household chores.
• This position may require you to transport individuals in company vehicles.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Dependable

Judgement

Descripción del empleo

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Part Time Professional Des Moines, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2007

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We have served Nebraska for 30 years and are excited to expand our service offerings to Iowa! We, at Hands of Heartland, will always place the person before the program - striving daily to embody the message our name states.

What we are looking for:We are searching for compassionate and caring individuals to work Part-time with the people that we support as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

What You'll Do: Work directly with people with developmental disabilities assisting them with day to day living activities in Residential Settings. You will support individuals with activities in a home environment and in community settings including meal planning, grocery shopping, or household chores. This position may require you to transport individuals in company vehicles.

Skills Needed for the Job: Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals.

Personality Traits:Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license, car and auto insurance. Must be able to pass all background checks.

Experience: Musthave some experience in working with people with developmental disabilities. Must understand how to handle behaviors.

Pay:$17 an hour. The pay is based on experience, and we also offer an incentive if you have a CNA license.