Direct Support Professional - Harmony House

Lutheran Services in Iowa • Muscatine, IA

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About The Position

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today! Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for dedicated, compassionate caregivers to work full-time or part-time (16-23 hours/week, 24-29 hours/week, or 30+) as a Direct Support Professional at Harmony House in Muscatine. The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day. Hours & day vary: 1st shift (6am-2pm) &/or 2nd shift (2-10pm) &/or 3rd shift (10pm-6am). All shifts are awake (non-sleeping) position. Must be able and willing to work some weekend hours as we provide services 24/7. Current needs: full-time second shift (2-10pm); full-time 3rd shift (10pm-6am); part-time 1st shift (6am-2pm) What We Do As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our hourly supported community living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve. What You'll Do The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work directly with the individual with a disability and provide support, assistance, and instruction in areas which facilitate personal growth and independence to adults that need 24 hour support. As a DSP you must be able to build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities and members or their family. This includes having interpersonal sensitivity and strong rapport building skills. People served by LSI may need assistance with physical cares (diaper/brief changes, feeding, toileting, transfers) and the Direct Support Professional will, as necessary, assist with these cares and reflect a positive and willing attitude.

Requirements

• high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able and willing to work some weekend hours as we provide services 24/7
• This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Supported Community Living (SCL) or with people with disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• work directly with the individual with a disability
• provide support, assistance, and instruction in areas which facilitate personal growth and independence to adults that need 24 hour support
• build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities and members or their family
• assist with physical cares (diaper/brief changes, feeding, toileting, transfers)

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible schedule
• A 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees