Direct Support Professional PRN

Join ChildServe as a Direct Support Professional in this role you will be responsible for supporting children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. Direct Support Professionals work with supervisors 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.

Schedule/Where Youll Be

Flexible scheduling

How Youll Make an Impact

• Support children or young adults in developing independence in personal care meal preparation household tasks and other life skills
• Provide transportation assistance as needed
• Administer treatments and medications as appropriate with knowledge of schedules and dosages
• Facilitate community involvement through recreational events shopping trips volunteer opportunities and other activities

What Youll Need

• 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

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• 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.
• ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
• Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please email emailprotected. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.