Description
Summer will be here soon and the children and young adults in our group homes want to hang out with you! As a Direct Support Professional you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. Direct Support Professionals work with the supervisor therapists nursing staff and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with becoming as independent as possible in personal cares preparing meals caring for household community exposure/involvement and other life skills areas.
Compensation: starts at $16/hr.
Schedule: Variable hours available MF between 8am and 5pm
What Youll Do:
- Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares preparing meals caring for household and other life skills areas.
- Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events shopping trips volunteer opportunities and more.
What Youll Need- Experience: Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Medication Manager or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful and will increase wage
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs be mobile within the assigned work area and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
Not sure if you hit 100 of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing
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Why ChildServe
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- Were not your average nonprofit. We serve more than 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
- Were moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority