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Exceptional Persons Inc Direct Support - Nights (Work 3 or 4 Nights a Week) in Waterloo, Iowa
This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.
Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is a SEVEN-TIME recipient of the Employer of Choice designation. Employees nominate organizations in the Cedar Valley for this honor.
Join us! We have positions available for first-time and experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are looking to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities. We have over-night, full-time positions with a 3 or 4 day work week schedule (that's roughly 12 - 16 days scheduled off a month!). Some positions allow you to sleep with getting paid.
Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits.
Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)
Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
Three and four day work-weeks (lots of work/life balance). Other schedules also available, even weekend-only options.
Generous paid time off
401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan
Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
Paid training
Immediate employee discounts (vehicle repair, gym memberships, and more!)
As a Direct Support Professional, you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE in mentoring individuals with Intellectual and Mental Disabilities in supporting their personal success.
This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.
Build life-long relationships with people
Help people connect to their community and their individual interests (e.g. attending concerts, going to the movies, playing sand volleyball, backyard cookouts, shopping, and more!)
Work as a team to teach new life skills and identify unique, creative ways to support people in skills to gain greater independence (e.g. meal prep, laundry, cleaning, decorating)
Support persons in health and wellness goals (this could include walks outside, bike riding, hikes, learning about healthy eating and lifestyles, and more)
Encourage and assist self-advocacy (e.g. assisting someone to speak on his/her own behalf and developing relationships)
Continuously learn and grow
In this profession you get to do a little bit of everything. Take a look if you've ever considered teaching, healthcare, or customer service. There is variety every day.
Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Dependability. Attend work as scheduled. Complete responsibilities, tasks, and trainings within assigned timelines.
Integrity. Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Able to comply with all agency and regulatory standards. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.
Communication. Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal. Able to document work as trained.
Computer Familiarity. Able to browse internet, use email and electronic health record system (training provided).
Committed to inclusion and building relationships. Respecting others.
Passion for serving others
Qualifications:
High school diploma or a GED
18 years old or older
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check
Preferred but not required; own a cell phone with active plan to make and receive phone calls and text messages.
Details:
We have several shifts and schedules to meet your needs…these are general options, but we have a lot of variety within these:
Shifts: 12-hour work shifts starting between 8 pm and 9 pm
Schedules: 3 day work week is Thurs/Fri/Sat and 4 day work week is Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat
12-hour work shifts allow for full-time work and up to 16 days off per month! You can have more than half the year off, but still work full time.
Other schedules also available
Pay Rate: $16.50 - $19.00 (awake), $9.50 (sleep) Rate of pay depends upon experience
Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkvgj2zGNIg&feature=youtu.be) to view a realistic job preview.
Post job offer drug screen required.
EPI is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Career! Real Purpose!
*Must be 21 and older to participate in 401(k) program.
Department
Community Services - Intellectual Disability Residential Daily
Employment Type
FT-Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$16.50 - $19.00 (awake) $9.50 (asleep)