Direct Support Professional - DSP (On-Call/PRN)

On-Call / PRN Positions available in Residential. APPLY TODAY!!! Why work for LINK Associates as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)? You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by supporting Link’s Mission, “Providing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to achieve their personal goals”. You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by believing in Link’s Vision, “Link Associates will be the recognized leader in providing quality services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” You, Will, Make A Positive Difference by living Link’s Values, of providing Persons Served at Link with, “Dignity and Respect - Quality Services - Caring Environments - Personal Choice - Long Term Commitment.” Are you looking for a career where you can Make A Positive Difference and Change the Lives of Others? Your search stops at Link Associates! Link’s Day Programs and Supported Living Departments are always looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and passionate people to Join Our Team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working in the Des Moines area and throughout Polk County. Responsibilities: As a Direct Support Professional at Link, you work with adults who have various types of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some of the people Link supports are fairly independent and able to take care of many of their needs on their own. Others may be non-verbal and unable to use their arms and legs and require more assistance doing things. Direct Support Professionals at Link, help people cook meals, take medicine, do laundry, clean their homes and assist with personal care. DSPs provide transportation and accompany the people they support into the community as they run errands like going to the bank and grocery shopping, visit others and go on outings, and attend events. DSPs get to know each of the people they support. Getting to know what the people they support like, what they dislike, what brings them joy and makes them happy as well as what might trigger a behavior. DSPs really need to know the people they work with in order to be successful at supporting them and ensuring they are happy, healthy, and safe. Apply online at #J-18808-Ljbffr Link Associates