Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Community•Cedar Falls, IA

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About The Position

Sunrise is a private not-for-profit organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides support, assistance, and supervision to help individuals live valued lives in the community. The role takes an individualized approach to each person's needs and promotes independence, choice, and well-being. Direct Support Professionals are mandated reporters and must report instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. Candidates must complete pre-employment background and drug screenings. The position pays $20.00 per hour and will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Hold a valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements and have at least 3 years of driving experience.
Possess basic computer skills.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent if required by the work location.
Have at least 1 year of human services field experience if required by the work location.

Responsibilities

Identify and report suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights.
Provide support, assistance, and supervision to meet individuals’ needs and goals according to their plans.
Ensure individuals’ training, behavior, and support programs are implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being at all times.
Provide a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
Follow positioning schedules and use proper equipment and assistive devices according to the plan.
Provide the necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture, and equipment.
Keep homes, outside areas, and vehicles well maintained and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that the employee is involved in or witnesses.