What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Day Hab position at Progress?
We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill a Direct Support Professional (DSP) position for Day Hab.
$500 sign on bonus, paid after 6 months of employment.
Driver's License is required.
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Progress Industries to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Join our team to help carry out our mission to "SUPPORT PEOPLE TO HAVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITY".
We offer family-friendly benefits:
- Paid Time Off; Immediate access to PTO.
- Vacation
- Employer pays 90% of the employee Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
- No premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Employer pays 85% of the employee family Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
- Low deductible and out of pocket cost benefit plans.
- Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match contribution after one year.
- Paid training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus
- Education Bonus
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
We are currently in need of a Direct Support Professional to help provide services for individuals with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, as well as Down syndrome. While the position will include cleaning chores, we're looking for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond by helping individuals with their personal hygiene. This may include assistance with personal hygiene tasks, helping them dress or even running daily errands.
A day in the life of a Direct Support Professional can look like:
- Provide support, skill training and therapeutic instruction to persons served
- Develop, maintain, increase, or maximize an individual’s independence in self-care, physical, mental, and emotional health and development.
- You will provide quality services that promote socialization, community inclusion, leisure, and communication skills,
- Work closely with persons served, their families, P.I. staff and community individuals to achieve quality outcomes.
We offer family-friendly benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Employer pays 90% of the employee Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
- No premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Employer pays 85% of the employee family Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
- Low deductible and out of pocket cost benefit plans.
- Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match contribution after one year.
- Paid training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus
- Education Bonus
Who We Are
Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.
Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.35 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16