Direct Support Professional - DSP

Link Associates; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Overtime availability

Medical, Dental and Vision

Daily Pay Option

Generous PTO package

Job summary

A community support organization in West Des Moines is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves supporting clients in daily activities, offering companionship, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates are caring, compassionate, and possess strong communication skills. Link Associates provides a stable work environment with flexible schedules and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to support others.
• Ability to engage with individuals with varying degrees of independence.
• Must be able to assist with personal care and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and provide companionship.
• Help individuals cook, administer medication, and maintain a clean living environment.
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to community outings.
• DSPs provide transportation and accompany the people they support into the community for errands, shopping, events and outings.
• DSPs get to know the people they support, understand likes, dislikes and what brings them joy.
• DSPs strive to ensure the people they support are happy, healthy, and safe.

Skills

Caring and compassionate approach

Ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Effective communication skills

Job description

Schedule and Perks

• Flexible Shifts and Set Schedules are Available.
• Overtime is Available in the Residential Department.
• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Daily Pay Option.
• Part-Time and Full-Time Weekend Shifts Availbale.

Why work for LINK Associates as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?

• You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by supporting Link’s Mission, “Providing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to achieve their personal goals”.
• You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by believing in Link’s Vision, “Link Associates will be the recognized leader in providing quality services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
• You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by living Link’s Values, of providing Persons Served at Link with, “Dignity and Respect - Quality Services - Caring Environments - Personal Choice - Long Term Commitment.”

Are you looking for a career where you can Make A Positive Difference and Change the Lives of Others?

Your search stops at Link Associates! Link’s Day Programs and Supported Living Departments are always looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and passionate people to Join Our Team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working in the Des Moines area and throughout Polk County.

Responsibilities

• As a Direct Support Professional at Link, you work with adults who have various types of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Some of the people Link supports are fairly independent and able to take care of many of their needs on their own.
• Others may be non-verbal and unable to use their arms and legs and require more assistance doing things.
• Direct Support Professionals at Link, help people cook meals, take medicine, do laundry, clean their homes and assist with personal care.
• DSPs provide transportation and accompany the people they support into the community as they run errands like going to the bank and grocery shopping, visit others and go on outings, and attend events.
• DSPs get to know each of the people they support.
• Getting to know what the people they support like, what they dislike, what brings them joy and makes them happy as well as what might trigger a behavior.
• DSPs really need to know the people they work with in order to be successful at supporting them and ensuring they are happy, healthy, and safe.

We offer

• Link offers both set schedules where Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work the same days and shifts every week and flexible schedules where you are provided a schedule for two to three weeks at a time based on your availability.
• Overtime is always available for those employees that wish to earn extra money, but working overtime is not mandatory.
• Link offers Job Security; Link has never had a lay-off and Link has been operating since 1953!
• Link has so many career advancement opportunities for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to move up in the agency.
• Link offers a generous PTO package.
• Link offers a great work environment and positive work culture, become part of TEAM LINK today!

Apply online at www.linkassociates.org/apply