DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Overnight
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill our Full-time position as a Direct Support Professional for:
Overnight shift working 10pm - 8am and every other weekend.
Driver's License is required.
About us
Progress Industries is a medium business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION in Des Moines, IA. We are innovative, supportive and creative.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
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-time Overnight
Salary: $15.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shifts
- Overnight shift