What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Decorah Part Time position at Inspiring Lives?
POSITION: Part Time positions as a Direct Support Professional (Life Skills Coach (LSC)) position in Decorah, Iowa.
As a Life Skills Coach (LSC-1) you'll provide crucial direct care services for deserving dependent adults. You will help our clients achieve their selected goals by performing various services that are client-focused and client-driven. Our staff provide empathy and respect to individuals while working in a team dynamic to ensure the best possible care. Assisting the clients to make progress towards their overall goal is the ultimate reward!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct support to individuals & assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and caregiving tasks.
- Utilize strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and other team members.
- Implement behavior management techniques to support individuals, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and social workers to coordinate care plans and ensure holistic support.
- Assist with medication administration and data collection as needed.
- Drive individuals to appointments and activities, providing safe and reliable transportation.
- Maintain a high standard of care and professionalism in all interactions, upholding the values of the organization and promoting a positive work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 in age
- High School Diploma
- Favorable driving record
- Full range of body motion, manual dexterity and normal range of vision and hearing
- Pass a background check, physical, TB test, & drug screen
SCHEDULE OPTIONS:
- LSC-1, Part-time: Night Shift position. 16-24 hours per week. Extra hours available on occasion.
- LSC-1, Part-time: Day Shift position. 16-24 hours per week. Extra hours available on occasion.
- Fill-in: Must work at least 16 hours per month (but no more than 29 hours per week on the average). Great for those wanting a flexible second job or to work around a busy schedule! No benefits.
WAGES & DIFFERENTIALS
- Wages start at $15.00/hour!
- Credit for any previous work experience and education!
BENEFITS
- Benefits (part-time): Tax-sheltered Retirement Plan with up to 3% match, Flex Spending, Paid Time Off (available to use after just 90 days, accrue up to 160 hours a year, and option to sell back excess PTO), Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Training, Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement, Gym Membership Reimbursement, Holiday Savings Account (aka, Christmas Club) & Supplemental Insurance.
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Check us out online: www.InspiringLivesIowa.org or on Facebook @InspiringLivesIowa
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20