Direct Support Professional - Harmony House

Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, life, and vision

Career-building opportunities

Pet insurance and cell phone discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Harmony House in Muscatine is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with disabilities in a 24/7 support setting. Shifts include early, late and overnight hours, with some weekend coverage required.

Roles involve personal care assistance and fostering independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with supported community living (SCL) or people with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with adults with disabilities to provide support, assistance and instruction to foster growth and independence in 24/7 care settings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals and their families, showing empathy and rapport.
• Assist with personal cares as needed, such as diaper/brief changes, feeding, toileting, and transfers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today!

Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for dedicated, compassionate caregivers to work full-time or part-time (16-23 hours/week, 24-29 hours/week, or 30+) as a Direct Support Professional at Harmony House in Muscatine. The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day.

Hours & days vary: 1st shift (6am-2pm) &/or 2nd shift (2-10pm) &/or 3rd shift (10pm-6am). All shifts are awake (non-sleeping) position. Must be able and willing to work some weekend hours as we provide services 24/7.

*Current openings: Specifically looking for FT for 2nd shift (2nd shift has an additional $0.50 wage differential); however, we do have PT hours available for all shifts and weekends.

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

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work directly with the individual with a disability and provide support, assistance, and instruction in areas which facilitate personal growth and independence to adults that need 24 hour support.

As a DSP you must be able to build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities and members or their family. This includes having interpersonal sensitivity and strong rapport building skills.

People served by LSI may need assistance with physical cares (diaper/brief changes, feeding, toileting, transfers) and the Direct Support Professional will, as necessary, assist with these cares and reflect a positive and willing attitude.

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

• - A competitive salary
• - Comprehensive benefits
• - A flexible schedule
• - A 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

Who We Are

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/

Why You'll Love Working Here

"I enjoy working with people with disabilities because I'm able to make a difference in their lives and it has made a positive impact in my own." - Amber, LSI Contract Monitor

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.