Direct Support Professional - (Group Homes) Weekend Overnights
Direct Support Professional - (Group Homes) Weekend Overnights
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Job Description
Description
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.
Benefits and Compensation
The starting pay for this position is between $16-18.64/ hour with opportunities for advancement.
Benefits that Work for You!
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement Planning 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.
- Paid Time Off Generous PTO that accrues from the first day.
- Loan Relief Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Schedule
Various weekend overnight shifts available.
In the application process please indicate your availability and the recruitment team will match you with a schedule that best fits yours and our needs.
About ChildServeGroup Homes
ChildServes Homes offer 24-hour support and specialized nursing care. The homes offer a comfortable nurturing environment for children and adults who need round-the-clock supervision or medical care. Our spacious home-like environments caring staff members and emphasis on community involvement and recreational activities offer an inviting place for children and young adults with special healthcare needs to enjoy full lives. We offer individualized treatment plans that focus on caring for the whole child. ChildServes staff members promote skill development independence and decision making as appropriate for each childs hopes dreams and needs.
About ChildServe: At ChildServe we partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
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.
- Assist with transportation as needed.
- Assists the children or young adults with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
- 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.
- Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Medication Manager or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs be mobile within the assigned work area and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
- This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.
Why ChildServe
ChildServehas 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 agreat life.
- Were not your average non-profit. 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 one-of-a-kind.
- 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 non-profit 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 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.
ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
