What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Community position at New Hope and Careers?
SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 - FOR FULL AND $500 FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS! (for evening and overnight shifts)
All shifts for full-time and part-time positions are available in our Community homes in Carroll and Glidden.
$17.00/hour starting base pay for DSP
Weekend Differential: $2/hour additional
Evening Shift Differential: $1.50/hour additional
Ability to sleep up to 5.5 hours on the overnight shift as the clients sleep.
Direct Support Professional ( DSP) positions assist adults with disabilities in our community homes located in Carroll and Glidden. DSPs assist with daily activities such as personal care, community outings, leisure activities, meals, laundry, and cleaning. DSPs are also responsible for data collection and documentation and administering medications. No prior experience is required, New Hope provides paid classroom instruction and on-the-job training with an assigned mentor to help ensure a successful career with New Hope.
Scheduling Options
New Hope offers many scheduling options to meet the needs of persons served and employees. In our community homes, New Hope offers longer shifts but fewer days which works well for commuters.
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- Ability to read, write in English and perform simple arithmetic calculations
- Community home staff must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid Iowa driver's license, and a safe driving record, and be insurable under our agency's auto insurance
- Have the ability to successfully complete a Medication Manager course after hire.
New Hope offers full-time benefits including: Paid Time Off (carries over year to year), health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, life and disability insurance, 401(k) employer match, paid holidays, employee discount program and paid training.
EOE, Mandatory Drug Testing, Smoke Free Work Environment
New Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
Salary : $17 - $21