Full Time - Direct Support Professional - Days Overlay - Fort Dodge, IA

One Vision • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

One Vision is seeking to hire a Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) with a Days Overlay schedule. This position is located in our Fort Dodge, IA homes and offers a unique schedule of every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, designed to support work-life balance for our team members. The role involves supporting individuals with daily living skills, encouraging community engagement, and adhering to documentation guidelines.

Requirements

• Able to hear sounds to support and respond to individual needs.
• Effectively implement Mandt procedures per OV policy to appropriately respond to interfering behaviors.
• Comprehend and implement legible written and verbal instructions to complete required documentation and support individuals in completion of their activities of daily living.
• Utilize a computer or other electronic device to complete electronic documentation.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED/ required.
• Valid Driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Requires physical activity bending, kneeling, stooping. With the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon pre-employment background check, and health screenings.
• Required to complete job training and certifications.
• This is a safety sensitive role.

Nice To Haves

• Supporting individuals to champion their choices for independence.
• Breaking down barriers to build lasting relationships.
• Working in an open and transparent environment.
• Providing innovative ways to support those we serve.
• Desire to make a positive impact on people's lives?

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills including housekeeping, laundry, cooking, personal hygiene, and self-administration of medications.
• Learn individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, and likes and dislikes of persons supported.
• Encourage community engagement by driving the individuals you support to appointments and leisure activities in addition to supporting them with finances and grocery shopping.
• Adhere to guidelines for documentation including service documentation, healthcare notes, and communication laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED