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Easter Seals of Iowa On Call- Direct Support Professional in Des Moines, Iowa
Easterseals Iowa: On-Call Direct Support Professional, where you can launch your rewarding career path!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others while growing your skills and knowledge?
Easterseals Iowa is seeking a passionate On-Call Direct Support Professional to join our dedicated team! In this unique role, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives within their communities.
Here's what makes this opportunity special:
Continuous Learning & Growth: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills through comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
Rewarding Career Path: Easterseals Iowa offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities.
What you'll be doing:
Become a trusted partner: Collaborate with clients to develop personalized support plans that meet their unique needs and goals.
Provide essential daily living assistance: Assist with personal hygiene, meals, housekeeping, and other daily activities, fostering independence.
Advocate for health and well-being: Support clients with healthcare plans, medication management, and healthy habits.
Empower social connections: Assist clients in developing social and leisure skills, and participate in group programming.
Promote independence: Help clients search for independent housing, manage transportation needs, and connect with valuable community resources.
Teamwork makes the dream work: Collaborate effectively with team members, guardians, and clients to solve problems and ensure quality care.
Be a role model and mentor: Support and guide new team members while upholding Easterseals Iowa's values.
Stay informed: Maintain current knowledge on brain health issues and related treatment protocols.
And More! Perform various duties as assigned to ensure the well-being of our clients.
Are you a great fit for this role?
Passionate about making a difference: You have a genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities and enrich their lives.
Strong work ethic: You are reliable, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care.
Adaptable and flexible: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where schedules can change.
Team player: You collaborate effectively with clients, families, and the Easterseals team.
Lifelong learner: You are eager to learn and grow your skills through ongoing training and development.
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to make independent decisions based on established protocols.
Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Desire to develop leadership skills and work collaboratively.
Computer proficiency and experience with Easterseals database (preferred).
Experience working with people with disabilities (preferred).
Valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and ability to pass a Medication Management course (required).
Ability to work non-traditional hours and weekends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong physical ability to perform daily tasks.
Reliable transportation.
Schedule & Benefits:
This position offers the opportunity to obtain 40 hours during a typical work week.
You will be regularly scheduled, every 4th weekend, in an on-call rotation. The schedule will include a variety of locations and shifts.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance
403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan offered to all full-time employees
20 days of PTO in the first year, starting on day one! Increasing to 25 days of PTO in the second year. We not only let you take time off, but expect you to take it!
Work Environment:
A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
A supportive and flexible team working environment
Interview process consists of 1st phone interview with Recruitment & Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd Department Specific Team Leader.