Direct Support Professional - Weekend Package - Harmony House

Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Paid time off

Health, dental, life, and vision

Career-building opportunities

LSI perks: pet insurance & Verizon-dis

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking dedicated weekend Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with disabilities in Muscatine. This role offers weekend shifts with potential for full-time consideration and benefit eligibility, including opportunities for growth within our Services for People with Disabilities program.

As a DSP, you will provide assistance, instruction, and companionship to adults in need of 24-hour support, building trust and encouraging independence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Supported Community Living (SCL) or people with disabilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with disabilities to provide support, assistance, and instruction.
• Help with personal care tasks and maintain positive relationships.
• Promote growth and independence through 24-hour support when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you're looking for a weekend job to free your weekdays - we have the job for you! Our weekend package allows you to work a benefit eligible job on the weekends and be at home during the week!

Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for dedicated, energetic caregivers to work part-time or full-time as weekend Direct Support Professional in Muscatine at Harmony House. 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 available:

Friday 10PM-6AM; Saturdays 6AM-2PM; 2PM-10PM; 10P-6AM
Sundays 6AM-2PM; 2PM-10PM; 10P-6AM

(Hours of shifts: 1st shift: 6AM-2PM; 2nd shift: 2PM-10PM; 3rd shift 10PM-6AM)

Example: One could work 6AM-10PM Saturday and Sunday (working double shift to get to PT 32 hrs) and would get medical and PTO benefits. If able or wishes could add a shifts during the week to get to full-time to be benefit eligible for all benefits.

This is a non-sleeping position; must be awake during all shifts.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted non-profit, 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 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/or mental health 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 (hygiene, 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

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

• 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.