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Direct Support Professional - Varied Schedule (Newton)

PROGRESS INDUSTRIES • Newton, IA • 5d ago

$500 HIRING BONUS!

The bonus will be paid after 6 months of continuous employment.

A variable schedule with 8am-5pm, 2pm -10pm, and 8am - 5pm every other weekend.

Driver's License Required.

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

Application Question(s):

Do you have work or personal experience providing support to individuals with disabilities/behaviors?

Could you please explain your reasons for leaving your current/previous positions?

What are your available hours for work?

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Over the past three years have you been in any auto accidents or received any traffic tickets?

Have you lived in any other states besides Iowa? If so, where?

Do you know of or related to anyone who works for Progress Industries or receives services from us? If so, who?

Are you comfortable using a computer?

Ability to Commute:

Newton, IA 50208 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://progress.mitcawm.com/jobs/1278548-339855.html

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