Superimposed Daily Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Candeo; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

3-day work week

Opportunity to pick up extra shifts

Job summary

Candeo is a nonprofit focused on caring for and empowering people in need. We offer 12-hour shifts with a 3-day work week, enabling full-time hours and ample time off, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include building relationships, providing companionship, assisting with daily living activities, medication administration, and documenting client data for continuous care improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and engagement in activities.
• Assist with care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, eating).
• Administer medications.
• Observe, document, and report data on daily activities.
• Plan outings with client participation.
• Support hobbies, studies, and social activities.
• Read, write, and follow directions.
• Report changes in health/status.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Data entry, messaging, uploading documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Microsoft software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees.

Introducing our new work schedule

12-hour shifts with a 3-day work week. This allows for full-time work with up to 16 days off per month! You can enjoy more than half the year off while still working full-time. Additionally, we allow and encourage you to pick up extra shifts.

Job Types:

Full Time

12-hour work shifts

allow for full-time work and full- time benefits and have more days off per month!

Shift Available:

Superimposed Day - Full Time 36 - $17.50/per hour

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7am-7pm (Multiple sites)

• What You Do:
• Build relationships
• Providing companionship, conversation, and engagement in activities
• Assisting with care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, eating)
• Administering medications
• Observing, documenting, and reporting data on daily activities
• Plan outings that you will be present at for support
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
• Read, write, and execute directions
• Report changes in health and/or status of the client
• Respond to emergency situations
• Data entry, instant messaging, uploading documents
• Other duties as assigned

DAILY Department

• 24/7 Services
• Structured 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm-7am)
• Follows a 3- or 4-day workweek rotation, allowing full-time hours with many days off per month
• Daily positions exist for daytime, overnight, and 3-day weekend packages
• Pay includes weekday base rates and higher weekend premium rates
• Designed for staff who prefer predictable, consistent shift structures with fewer total working days

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proof of Automobile Insurance
• Valid telephone number
• Valid address
• Internet, Email access, smartphone access
• Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to pass a motor vehicle record check and criminal background check

Skills or Proficiency Requirements

• Attention to detail, especially in following client Individual Support Plans
• Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability
• Able to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills such as compassion and sensitivity to client needs, while maintaining professional boundaries
• High level of literacy in spoken and written English
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle to support client needs

Work Environment

• Client home and community including but not limited to medical providers, retail stores, outdoor recreation, and indoor recreation
• Work and travel in all types of weather, including inclement weather

Travel

• During scheduled work hours
• Approved mileage and expenses are reimbursed

Physical Demands

• Bending, sitting, standing, twisting, reaching, driving, climbing stairs, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell, lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to lift and carry various items when supporting clients; including groceries, supplies and to provide physical assistance to clients as indicated in the client Individual Support Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Candeo prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candeo conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.