DSP (Direct Support Professional) Hourly

Progress Industries; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Retirement plan

Safety equipment provided

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Progress Industries in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a full-time, weekday day-shift role. The position involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in community settings, including personal hygiene, grooming, and daily errands.

A valid driver's license is required; training is provided. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill our Direct Support Professional position as an hourly employee working M-F day shift, No weekends.

Driver's License is required.

Training provided to all staff.

We are currently in need of an experienced and caring 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.35 per hour

Benefits

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift