Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Direct Support Professional

City: Oskaloosa, IA · Type: Part-time · Openings: 2 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour

Work two or three 12-hour shifts a week and keep the rest of the week for yourself. We have two part-time Direct Support Professional openings at one of our Oskaloosa homes, one on days and one on nights. You'll support adults with disabilities in a home setting, with time to build real relationships over long, unhurried shifts. 

Shifts available

• Days: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Week 1 is Thursday and Friday; Week 2 is Monday and Friday. About 24 hours a week

• Nights: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Week 1 is Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday; Week 2 is Monday and Tuesday. Between 24 and 36 hours a week

• Both schedules repeat on a two-week rotation

What you'll do

• Support meals, personal care, activities, and household routines on a 12-hour shift

• Keep the home calm, safe, and comfortable, including overnight on the night shift

• Document the shift and hand off clearly to the next team member

What you'll bring

• Stamina for long shifts, plus patience and dependability

• The ability to pass background checks

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license]

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.

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.