Direct Support Professional (Overnights)

Village Northwest Unlimited; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon, Iowa, seeks a Direct Support Professional for overnight shifts. You will build meaningful relationships with individuals served and support daily living, personal care, and community participation.

This role emphasizes compassionate communication, reliability, and alignment with the organization's mission and values. You will work as part of a residential team to ensure safety, dignity, and a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Maturity and the ability to portray a positive adult image will be considered key qualities for employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly bed checks if working overnight.
• Develop and maintain a positive personal relationship with each individual served, parents/ guardians of individuals served, and co-workers.
• Responsible for the quality of home life, total home climate, and physical condition of the house.
• Acquire an understanding of each individual's needs and the team plan designed to meet those needs. Run programs and provide proper documentation as required.
• Assist and teach individuals served to care for themselves in daily living tasks and social skills areas.
• Perform and assist with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
• Support the Mission and Values of Village Northwest Unlimited.
• Assist in ensuring effective and efficient operation of the residential programs by performing tasks as assigned by the Residential Leader.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

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Job description

Direct Support Professional (Overnights)

Qualifications

Previous experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Maturity and the ability to portray a positive adult image will be considered key qualities for employment.

Purpose

Through the development of a strong personal relationship with individuals served, provide opportunities for individual's growth and an atmosphere which promotes purpose, privacy, and dignity.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly bed checks if working overnight.
• Develop and maintain a positive personal relationship with each individual served, parents/ guardians of individuals served, and co-workers.
• Responsible for the quality of home life, total home climate, and physical condition of the house.
• Acquire an understanding of each individual's needs and the team plan designed to meet those needs. Run programs and provide proper documentation as required.
• Assist and teach individuals served to care for themselves in daily living tasks and social skills areas.
• Perform and assist with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
• Support the Mission and Values of Village Northwest Unlimited.
• Assist in ensuring effective and efficient operation of the residential programs by performing tasks as assigned by the Residential Leader.

About VNU

Located in Sheldon, Iowa, Village Northwest Unlimited is unlimited in our desire to provide purpose, privacy & dignity for all people.

Village Northwest Unlimited is an equal opportunity provider.