What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- 2 day shifts & 1 overnight position at Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services?
LOCATED IN AMES, IA- WORKING 3-12's Sunday, Tuesday 7pm-7am and Wednesday overnights 7p-7am.
Are you looking for a fun yet rewarding job with great work-life balance? Then come work for Friendship Ark Homes and Community Services.
Our Mission: Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help these core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family and friendship.
A DSP is a staff person who provides a variety of supports to core members. Primary areas of responsibility include social interactions, role modeling, assisting with skill development, assisting with activities of daily living, and assisting with recreational and leisure activities the core members choose to participate in. The Direct Support Professional completes these responsibilities while offering the highest level of independence and choice as is appropriate for the core member, as well as acts within the framework of service plans, physician’s orders, Friendship Ark philosophies, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 . Increase beyond $17.00 is based on education, experience, and some qualifying training.
Hours: Fulltime: Hiring for 12 hour (Weekends required!)
REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator/Supervisor
SUPERVISES: May assist with supervision of volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate. Certifications for medication administration (must meet requirement within 90 days of employment). Experience living with or working with adults or children with special needs preferred.
- Physical Demands: Must be in good health, free of TB or have received proper vaccination, able to lift and carry 50 pounds. For more than 50 pounds, must use 2-person lift. May be required to pass post-offer, pre-employment health examination.
- Must pass DCI and other background checks.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and qualify as an insurable driver. Ability to obtain D3 license certification (if Iowa Resident) within 90 days from hire. It is recommended that you have access to a well-maintained vehicle that meets Friendship Ark safety standards. Willingness to use to transport core members; must carry personal liability on own vehicle if choosing to use for business purposes. Coverage of at least $300,000 in personal automobile liability is recommended. Ability to get to scheduled shifts on time.
- Benefits for full time employees: paid time off, medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, 401K plan with employer matching program.
- Scheduling requirements: MUST be able to work the schedule as it is presented, unable to modify the hours required.
- A year of previous experience in a related field is preferred, but not required.
To learn more about us visit: friendshipark.org
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule- 4 days off a week!!!
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day 7am-7pm
- & overnight 7pm-7am
Work Location: In person- IN AMES, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20