Residential Support Professional

On With Life•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Currently seeking Residential Support Professionals for a variety of shifts! As a Residential Support Professional at On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our Residential Support Professionals are a critical part of the transdisciplinary team of experts helping persons served work towards independence. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are looking for extraordinary individuals like you to join us!

Requirements

An Iowa Class D3 Chauffeurs license or ability to obtain a Chauffeurs license and drive on behalf of On With Life.
Ability to maintain CPR certification with training provided if certification is not current.
Ability to obtain Medication Manager certification; On With Life will pay for this one-time certification.
Prior experience working in a direct care position with basic knowledge related to neurobehavioral and neurocognitive challenges related to brain injuries or other disabilities.
Appropriate communication skills to collaborate and problem solve within a team environment.
Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records.

Nice To Haves

Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions.
Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change.
Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student.
Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard.
Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential.
Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement and teaching independent/daily living skills.

Responsibilities

Provides direct support to individuals living in our 5-bedroom Residential Neuro Rehabilitation residential setting.
Creates, monitors, and implements individualized treatment plans to help persons served achieve their goals and return to a more independent living setting.
Works with person served to address life skills (e.g., meal planning, budgeting, community access, activities of daily living, etc.) and manage neurobehavioral and or neurocognitive challenges (e.g., identifying barriers, challenges, self-management strategies).