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Job Location drjobs

Dubuque, IA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 20 - 22

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Join Our Mission at Hills & Dales

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching this short clip! Pay: $20.7122.75 per hour (blended between regular and premium pay rates).

About us:

Hills & Dales is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. We are seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to support children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. We support children and adults with complex medical and behavioral needs.

FullTime Positions Available:

WorkLife Balance: Enjoy an average of 203 days off per year with a 3day work week or 152 days off per year with a 4day work week. 1213 hour shifts.

Premium Pay: Earn 1.5 times the base wage for weekend hours.

Base Wage Range: $17.75$19.50 per hour

Open Schedule Option:

About Hills & Dales

Hills and Dales is a nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. Our Direct Support Professionals work in developing skills with clients in need of 24hr support. Our team members do it all; from helping someone get dressed and bath to transporting and grocery shopping to stopping by a concert and going fishing. The DSP is the personal assistant to someone in living their life. The work is very demanding rewarding and essential for our community to ensure ALL have access to a meaningful and dignified life. We hope that mission minded persons interested in opportunities for themselves and others will apply.


Responsibilities:

Provide personal care including bathing toileting and hygiene support (lifting required with support of lifts).

Support exercise and mobility.

Document client progress toward personal goals.

Communicate and coordinate with teams to support clients effectively.

Monitor health and wellness.

Accompany clients to outings and events.

Support workskills development.

Monitor environments for potential hazards and support clients in navigating these.

Assist clients in expressing their emotions appropriately and support challenging behavior when necessary.

Follow detailed dietary instructions.

Requirements:

Demonstrated concern for others and alignment with the mission of Hills & Dales.

Ability to assertively communicate and advocate for clients.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Valid drivers license

Successful completion of a criminal background check drug screen and driving record check.

Benefits:

Choice of 4 health insurance plans.

3day work week with 1213 hour shifts providing 203 days off per year.

PTO and additional pay on agency holidays.

Weekend premium pay 1.5x base wage).

Additional pay and advancement opportunities for certain competencies education or experience.

Why Join Us:

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate creative and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment.

Pay is based on experience education and any previous loyalty to H&D.


Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check dependernt adult and child abuse background check and drug screen.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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