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Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. 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.

$500 HIRING BONUS!The bonus will be paid after 6 months of continuous employment.Driver's License Required.2 FT Evenings positions working 12pm -10pm or 8pm and every other weekend.We are currently in need of a 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:<ul><li>Be able to travel to client's home and visit them in the community.</li><li>Understand the importance of a support staff that is consistent.</li><li>Be able to work with individuals in the community.</li><li>Have a high school diploma or GED.</li><li>Have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.</li></ul>Who We AreProgress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have work or personal experience providing support to individuals with disabilities/behaviors?</li><li>Could you please explain your reasons for leaving your current/previous positions?</li><li>What are your available hours for work?</li><li>Are you at least 18 years of age?</li><li>Over the past three years have you been in any auto accidents or received any traffic tickets?</li><li>Have you lived in any other states besides Iowa? If so, where?</li><li>Do you know of or related to anyone who works for Progress Industries or receives services from us? If so, who?</li><li>Are you comfortable using a computer?</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Newton, IA 50208 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Progress Industries

DSP - Full Time - EVENINGS

Autism

Dental Insurance

Developmental Disabilities

Driver's License

Health Insurance

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Nonprofit

Retirement Plan

Special Needs

Vision Plan

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Community Education and Prevention:Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning problem-gambling and substance use, Provides community education about problem gambling and substance use when consistent with program philosophy and personal expertise. Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by this agency or when this agency’s services are not appropriate.

community and Family Resources is seeking a Counselor to provide substance use services to our clients in the Intensive Outpatient level of care!! Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Intake/Assessments:<ul><li>Assists clients in completion of necessary assessment forms/documents.</li><li>Conducts individual assessment sessions for completion of comprehensive assessment histories of clients.</li><li>Participates with the direct supervisor in development of recommendations for clients.</li><li>Prepares and distributes assessment results, reports, etc., as required and requested.</li><li>Assists in other assessment processes as required and requested.</li></ul></li><li>Treatment Services:<ul><li>Provides client orientation to treatment services.</li></ul><ul><li>Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of the treatment program.</li><li>Conducts individual, family, and group sessions consistent with treatment plans.</li><li>Develops and coordinates individual treatment plans with client, supervisor, and referral sources.</li><li>Facilitates groups as required.</li><li>Provides follow-up services.</li></ul></li><li>Support Services:<ul><li>Assists individuals and families in the intervention process through educational and planning sessions and, when feasible, participates in the interventions.</li><li>Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records.</li><li>Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by this agency or when this agency’s services are not appropriate.</li><li>Provides training for agency staff in areas of own expertise.</li></ul></li><li>Community Education and Prevention:<ul><li>Participates in coordination of community awareness programs concerning problem-gambling and substance use,</li><li>Provides community education about problem gambling and substance use when consistent with program philosophy and personal expertise.</li></ul></li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Type: Full-time</li><li>Hours: 40+ hours each week. This position provides our Evening IOP services and must be able to work until 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings/ Wednesday & Friday 9am to 5pm.</li></ul>Education and Experience Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors or Masters degree required, preferably in social or behavioral sciences or related field. Candidates with an Associates degree and 3+ years of experience as a substance use counselor is preferred.</li></ul>Required Knowledge and Abilities:<ul><li>Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of problem gambling and substance abuse treatment.</li><li>Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of substance abuse.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of recording and report writing.</li><li>Knowledge of 42CFR and HIPPA and how it relates to agency.</li><li>Knowledge of CARF and IDPH licensure standards.</li><li>Knowledge of public/private welfare, health care, problem gambling and substance use agencies available in the area served by this agency.</li><li>Computer skills including ability to use internet software, spreadsheet software, word-processing software, and electronic health record.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not required.</li><li>Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>IPERS retirement benefit</li><li>Optional 401K</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)</li><li>9 paid holidays</li><li>Paid trainings and CEU opportunities</li><li>Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!</li></ul>Application Process:Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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