DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Progress Industries
  • Newton, IA
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
7 days ago

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill our Day Hab position.Driver's License is required.No Experience necessary, training provided to all staff.We are currently in need of an experienced and caring Direct Support Professional to help provide services for individuals with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, as well as Down syndrome. While the position will include cleaning chores, we're looking for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond by helping individuals with their personal hygiene. This may include assistance with personal hygiene tasks, helping them dress or even running daily errands.Responsibilities:Be able to travel to client's home and visit them in the community.Understand the importance of a support staff that is consistent.Be able to work with individuals in the community.Have a high school diploma or GED.Have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $16.35 per hourBenefits:403(b)AD&D insuranceDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offPaid trainingReferral programRetirement planSafety equipment providedTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:10 hour shiftDay shiftNo weekends

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewton, IA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Autismunmatched
  • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Special Needsunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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