Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time, Shift Differentials

State of Iowa; Woodward (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd sh

Growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Meaningful work

Benefits from day 1

Job summary

Woodward Resource Center in Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join the team. No specific education or experience is required—just compassion, dedication, and a desire to support individuals in living their best, most independent lives.

We’ll provide the training you need to be successful, and this role is hands-on, with daily personal care and teaching toward individual goals. As a DSP, you’ll work with individuals throughout the day to build skills, promote independence, and

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience is required.
• Compassion, dedication, and a desire to support individuals in living their best, most independent lives.
• We’ll provide the training you need to be successful!
• Hands-on, active engagement work.
• As a DSP, you’ll be physically present with individuals throughout their day, helping with personal care, daily routines, and using those moments to actively teach and reinforce skills toward each person’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and independence skills
• Promote person-centered goals through daily routines, teaching and reinforcing skills
• Help individuals build and maintain skills like communication, taking care of themselves and coping with difficult moments
• Use de-escalation techniques to help individuals through moments of frustration or aggression
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment and follow established procedures
• Document services, progress and share updates with the team supporting each person

Job description

Woodward Resource Center in Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join the team. No specific education or experience is required—just compassion, dedication, and a desire to support individuals in living their best, most independent lives.

We’ll provide the training you need to be successful, and this role is hands-on, with daily personal care and teaching toward individual goals. As a DSP, you’ll work with individuals throughout the day to build skills, promote independence, and