Direct Support Professional, OVN

Progress Industries; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Industries is seeking a Direct Support Professional for full-time overnight shifts, including every other weekend, to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in central Iowa. The role involves community visits, personal hygiene assistance, and daily errands.

A Driver's License and a high school diploma or GED are required, with prior experience in disability care preferred. As a nonprofit organization, Progress Industries emphasizes compassionate, consistent support in a

Qualifications

• Background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to assist with personal hygiene and daily tasks.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client’s home and visit them in the community.
• Understand the importance of a consistent support staff.
• Work with individuals in the community.

Skills

Travel to clients

Disability care

Personal hygiene support

Community-based care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill Full-Time positions for a direct support professional for:

Overnight shift and every other weekend.

Driver's License Required.

We are currently in need of a Direct Support Professional to help provide services for individuals with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, as well as Down syndrome. While the position will include cleaning chores, we're looking for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond by helping individuals with their personal hygiene. This may include assistance with personal hygiene tasks, helping them dress or even running daily errands.

Responsibilities:

• Be able to travel to client's home and visit them in the community.
• Understand the importance of a support staff that is consistent.
• Be able to work with individuals in the community.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.

Who We Are

Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.

Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.