Direct Support Professional

Summer will be here soon and the children and young adults in our group homes want to hang out with you! As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for supporting children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. Direct Support Professionals work with supervisors, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/involvement, and other life skills areas.

Schedule/Where You’ll Be

Hours between M-F 8am – 4pm

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support children or young adults in developing independence in personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and other life skills
• Provide transportation assistance as needed
• Administer treatments and medications as appropriate, with knowledge of schedules and dosages
• Facilitate community involvement through recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities, and other activities

What You’ll Need

• Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Manager, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful
• Ability to lift up-to 35 lbs. be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing ***email_hidden***.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email ***email_hidden***. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.