Direct Support Professional
About The Position
To The Rescue is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with disabilities in our Community Living Homes and residential settings throughout the Cedar Rapids area. As a DSP, you’ll help individuals with their everyday routines, teach and reinforce life skills, and support them in reaching their personal goals. From cooking meals and grocery shopping to going to a movie, attending a ball game, or exploring the community, you’ll help create opportunities for individuals to live active, fulfilling lives. No previous experience in human services? No problem. We provide paid training to help you build the skills you need to succeed.
Requirements
- Patient, compassionate, and dependable
- Comfortable building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Strong communicators who can remain calm in challenging situations
- Willing to learn and take direction
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- No previous DSP or human services experience
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support based on each person's needs, goals, and support plan
- Assist with daily routines and activities within the home
- Help individuals develop and practice life skills that promote greater independence
- Support meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, household tasks, and other everyday activities
- Encourage individuals to make choices and participate in their own routines and goals
- Support individuals in participating in activities they enjoy
- Help individuals get involved in their community through outings, events, and recreational activities
- Accompany individuals to activities such as movies, sporting events, plays, parks, shopping, and other community destinations
- Provide transportation as needed
- Provide appropriate supervision and support throughout the day
- Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and respectful home environment
- Follow individual support plans and established safety procedures
- Respond appropriately to changing needs or challenging situations
- Respect individual rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time
- Communicate with supervisors and other members of the individual's support team
- Attend required training, staff meetings, and professional development
- Maintain a professional and positive relationship with individuals, families, coworkers, and community partners
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Paid training
- Paid CPR training
- Flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) eligibility after 6 months
- Educational assistance
- Referral bonus
- Flexible unpaid time off
- Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
