(DSP) Direct Support - Nights (Full Time- Work 3 Nights a Week)

Exceptional Persons Inc; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid training

Telemedicine access

Job summary

Exceptional Persons Inc is looking for dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide hands-on support to adults with mental illness and disabilities. This role offers real purpose and variety working in active, people-focused environments.

You will assist individuals with daily living tasks and support their health and wellness while encouraging community engagement. Full benefits are included for full-time positions, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older required.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Current valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to adults with mental illness and disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Support health and wellness, following strategies and administering medications.
• Facilitate community engagement and participation in activities.
• Teach life skills that promote independence.
• Complete accurate electronic documentation of care.

Skills

Dependability

Integrity

Effective communication

Computer familiarity

Commitment to inclusion

Passion for serving others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Support Independence with Purpose - Join a Mission That Changes Lives

At EPI, we don't just talk about impact, we live it every single day. Since 1957, we've been connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth for our community.As a designated EIGHT-TIME Employer of Choice - our work is grounded in four core values: People, Stewardship, Creative Cooperation, and Integrity.

Where Dignity, Care, and Impact Come Together

We are seeking dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide daily, hands-on support. DSPs help adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities live safely, build relationships, and work toward personal goals.

If you thrive in active, people-focused work and want a role where your effort directly improves someone's day-to-day life, this position offers real purpose and variety - whether you're new to the field or bringing experience

Working at EPI Has Its Benefits. Many Benefits.

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)

• Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
• Three-day workweeks (work/life balance). Other schedules also available, including weekend-only options.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees; must be 21 or older for eligibility)
• Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
• Paid training
• Immediate employee discounts (gym memberships, and more!)

Purpose in Action. Impact Starts Here.

• Build meaningful relationships while supporting adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, community participation, and personal care (which may include bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and mobility support)
• Support individuals' health and wellness, including emotional and behavioral needs, following support strategies, assisting during behavioral challenges as trained, helping with healthy routines, and administering medications
• Support community engagement by facilitating and helping individuals participate in activities, hobbies, events, and appointments
• Teach and reinforce life skills that promote greater independence
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation each shift to record care, behaviors, activities, and health related updates

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or a GED required
• 18 years old or older required
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening required
• This position requires current valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle for on-the-job use required
• Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, criminal history, and driving records required

Details

• Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate of $17.25 - $19.75 for awake hours. Overnight, sleep hours are paid at a reduced rate, as employees are able to sleep during these hours. Rate of pay depends on experience.
• We have several shifts and schedules to meet your needs…these are general options, but we have a lot of variety within these:
• Shifts: 12-hour work shifts - night or day between 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am
• Schedules: 3-day work week is Sun/Mon/Tues or Thu/Fri/Sat with an option to pick up Wednesday if interested
• 12-hour work shifts allow for full-time work and up to 16 days off per month! You can have more than half the year off - while still working full time

Here's What We're Looking For. What Are You Waiting For?

• Dependability - Attend work as scheduled. Complete responsibilities, tasks, training and on-call requirements within assigned timelines.
• Integrity - Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Able to comply with all agency and regulatory standards. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.
• Communication - Demonstrate effective communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Computer Familiarity - Able to browse internet, use email and document care using electronic health record system (training provided).
• Committed to inclusion and building relationships. Respecting others.
• Passion for serving others

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Connecting People, Creating Opportunities, and Nurturing Growth Since 1957