Direct Support Professional

About the Job

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Link Associates - Des Moines, West Des Moines & Surrounding Communities

Link Associates is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services and supports to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We are currently seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and surrounding communities.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. However, Link Associates also offers an outstanding paid training program for individuals who are beginning a new career in human services.

As a DSP at Link Associates, you will:

• Encourage individuals to achieve their personal goals and live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and household chores.
• Support individuals who require assistance with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and feeding.
• Provide support for individuals with behavioral challenges through identifying triggers and using de-escalation and coping strategies.
• Assist individuals in participating in community activities, events, and Link therapeutic recreation programs.

Link Associates has opportunities available in both our:

• Day Habilitation / Day Program Department.
• Residential Department.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Extended Leave Time (ELT).
• Paid Holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Classroom Training.
• Paid On-the-Job Training.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Daily Pay Option.
• Casual Dress Attire.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred for most positions. (Required for Day Program positions.)
• Acceptable background and criminal history checks.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Proof of current auto insurance.
• Safe and reliable personal vehicle capable of transporting up to four adults. (Required for Residential positions.)

Expectations:

• Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic documentation.
• Ability to drive throughout Polk and Dallas Counties.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Ready to Join Team Link and Make a Difference?

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About the Company

Link Associates is a community based non-profit organization that provides services for more than 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families since 1953. Services offered by more than 300 employees support a full integration into the greater Des Moines community. Every person served by Link Associates has the primary diagnosis of intellectual disability and frequently other intellectual and physical conditions as well. Although other organizations serve people with intellectual disabilities, Link Associates provides a full range of services. People with intellectual disabilities attend school, go to work, participate in leisure opportunities and shop along with the rest of the community. However, people with intellectual disabilities and their families face exceptional challenges in maintaining support,, especially when they become adults. Adults with intellectual disabilities are often overlooked as it is more difficult to appeal to public support when they physically change from children to adults. Link Associates recognizes the unique services needs by offering residential, day habilitation, community employment, transportation, case management, and leisure services. When combined, these services meet the full spectrum of life-long needs as well as the needs of their family.