Direct Support Professional - Flexible Part-Time

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to work part-time in the Dubuque area, providing compassionate, one-on-one support to children and adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental illness in home or community settings.

The role focuses on teaching independent living skills such as money management, socialization, cooking, and personal hygiene, with shifts typically 10 am–6 pm.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Will need computer skills to complete documentation and trainings.

Responsibilities

• A Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with adults and children with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental illness.
• During a regular shift, our hourly DSPs meet with multiple individuals one at a time, spending two to four hours with each of them.
• DSPs are there to provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills like money management, socialization, cooking, personal hygiene.

Skills

Money management

Socialization

Cooking

Personal hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to work part-time in the Dubuque area, providing compassionate, one-on-one support to children and adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental illness in home or community settings.

The role focuses on teaching independent living skills such as money management, socialization, cooking, and personal hygiene, with shifts typically 10 am–6 pm.