Direct Support Professional- Part-Time (1st Shift)

Hillcrest Family Services; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance (employer paid)

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Sick time

Staff development and training

PSLF eligibility

Relias CEUs

Employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Hillcrest is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Residential Team in Iowa City. This part-time, non-exempt role runs 1st shift (6:00am–2:00pm) with occasional weekends; base pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour plus shift differentials of $2.00–$3.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting clients with ADLs, monitoring health, coordinating with healthcare providers, and maintaining accurate EHR records.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting individuals to achieve independence.
• Ability to stay calm and patient in stressful situations.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized support to individuals with mental health challenges in group homes or residential facilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including cooking, cleaning, showering, and money management.
• Monitor health and report changes to supervisors or healthcare providers.
• Assist with medical appointments and transportation as needed.
• Document daily activities and progress in the client’s EHR.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and families.
• De-escalate challenging behaviors and ensure safety for clients and staff.
• Support community integration and participation in social activities.
• Follow and update care plans as required.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Stress management

Formation

High School Diploma or HSED

Description du poste

• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Direct Support Professional (DSP) with our Residential Team!

1st Shift- 6:00am- 2:00pm (Every other weekend and every other Monday/Friday)

Base rate of $17.00-$19.00 with shift differentials of $2.00-$3.00 per hour, based off shift type!

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional provides individualized support to individuals with mental health challenges, assisting with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and fostering a safe and supportive environment in a group home setting or in a residential facility setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money.
• Monitor clients’ health and report any changes in physical or mental condition to supervisors or healthcare providers.
• Assisting with medical appointments such as transportation and coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to individuals.
• Recognize and respond to signs of distress or crisis situations.
• De-escalate challenging behaviors using positive and approved techniques to ensure safety for all clients and staff.
• Assist individuals in developing and maintaining life skills.
• Facilitate community integration and participation in social and recreational activities.
• Ensure that care plans are followed and updated as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, progress and any relevant observations and document these items in the client’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, other team members and family members as necessary.
• Complete incident reports with 24 hours of the occurrence and share the report with social workers to ensure accuracy of report.
• Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (after approved training and skills validation).
• Participate in team meetings and assigned trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or HSED equivalent required.

Experience:

• Prior experience working with individuals who have chronic mental health issues is preferred.
• Prior experience with health care documentation is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – including written and verbal.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting individuals to achieve independence.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current and valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements is required. .
• MandatoryReporterofChild/DependentAdultAbuseCertificationortheabilityto obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.