Direct Support Professional (Community Supports)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Direct Support Professional (Community Supports)

City: Centerville, IA · Type: Part-time · Openings: 1 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour

This part-time Direct Support Professional role in Centerville is built around afternoons and evenings, Monday to Friday, and averages about 32 hours a week. Mornings stay free for school drop-off, classes, or another job. You'll support adults with disabilities in their homes and in a community home, helping with the routines that make evenings calm and comfortable.

Typical week

• Monday: 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Thursday: 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Hours may adjust as the needs of the people you support change

What you'll do

• Provide hourly in-home support, including meals, errands, and skill building

• Support evening routines at a community home

• Assist with personal care when needed and keep clear notes

What you'll bring

• Dependability and patience

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• The ability to pass background checks

Pay: $13 to $16 per hour.

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above. 

• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.

• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.

• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred. 
• Must possess bask knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries. 
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions. 
• Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.
• Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.
• Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.