What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Every Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area?
Looking for a job where you can make a daily difference and impact people? One that has opportunities to grow from?
Look no further, we at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area are looking for 2nd Shift, Every Weekend, Full-Time, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team!
At The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, we work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential and ensure a life full of happiness, inclusion, and independence.
If you are passionate about working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we would love to meet you and discuss this opportunity further.
What does a DSP do?
As a Direct Support Professional, you will care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As outlined in the individual's service plan and implementation strategies, your responsibilities will include supervision, personal care training, active treatment, and, when necessary, medication administration. You will also ensure the safety and well-being of designated individuals at all times, ensure self-advocacy training for individuals, ensure informed choices are being offered, maintain documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards (e.g., individual data sheets, incident reports, etc.), provide input on individual progress and needs for programmatic purposes, and more.
What shifts do we have available?:
Please note that each of our positions has a set schedule. Those schedules cannot be changed. If hired, we provide hands-on, on-the-job training during 1st-shift hours.
"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status."
Look no further, we at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area are looking for 2nd Shift, Every Weekend, Full-Time, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team!
At The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, we work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential and ensure a life full of happiness, inclusion, and independence.
If you are passionate about working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we would love to meet you and discuss this opportunity further.
What does a DSP do?
As a Direct Support Professional, you will care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As outlined in the individual's service plan and implementation strategies, your responsibilities will include supervision, personal care training, active treatment, and, when necessary, medication administration. You will also ensure the safety and well-being of designated individuals at all times, ensure self-advocacy training for individuals, ensure informed choices are being offered, maintain documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards (e.g., individual data sheets, incident reports, etc.), provide input on individual progress and needs for programmatic purposes, and more.
What shifts do we have available?:
Please note that each of our positions has a set schedule. Those schedules cannot be changed. If hired, we provide hands-on, on-the-job training during 1st-shift hours.
- These schedules require working on several days during the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Depending on the program's assigned schedule, their hours will vary between 2 PM and 11 PM, averaging at least 30 hours per week. We are happy to discuss the schedules with you after your first interview.
- Health Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401k Program
- Twelve Sessions Free of Charge through BetterHelp
- Must have a current and valid driver's license with the appropriate car insurance
- Provide evidence of a high school diploma/transcripts
- Have the ability to pass both Iowa and Illinois background checks
- Demonstrate strength and flexibility to assist lifting individuals or provide other individual-related care when needed.
- Maintain a positive, fun attitude to encourage the individuals we serve.
- Fun work environment with AMAZING individuals.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation / Sick Time
- Paid on-the-job training
- 13 PAID holidays!
- A competitive medical insurance package
"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status."