Residential Assistant - DAYS

Progress Industries; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Progress Industries is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in central Iowa, including autism, anxiety, and Down syndrome. The role includes helping with personal hygiene and daily tasks, with travel to client homes in the community.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to reliable, compassionate support.

Qualifications

• Background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, Down syndrome).
• Willing to assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client homes and visit them in the community.
• Provide consistent support to individuals and communities served.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Meet educational requirement of a high school diploma or GED.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$500 HIRING BONUS!

The bonus will be paid after 6 months of continuous employment.

Driver's License Required.

FT DAY shift working 8am-5/6pm and every other weekend.

We are currently in need of a 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.

Who We Are

Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.

Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid training


• Referral program


• Retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you have work or personal experience providing support to individuals with disabilities/behaviors?


• Could you please explain your reasons for leaving your current/previous positions?


• What are your available hours for work?


• Are you at least 18 years of age?


• Over the past three years have you been in any auto accidents or received any traffic tickets?


• Have you lived in any other states besides Iowa? If so, where?


• Do you know of or related to anyone who works for Progress Industries or receives services from us? If so, who?


• Are you comfortable using a computer?

Ability To Commute

• Newton, IA 50208 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person