Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of others while having a blast?

Join us as a Direct Support Professional at The Arc of Southeast Iowa and work directly with children, teens, and adults with disabilities to provide top-notch services in their homes, workplaces, and communities. You'll help them achieve independence, personal growth, and development through activities like library visits, park outings, swimming, basketball, and various community events. If you're looking to be part of an organization that offers support, encouragement, and the chance to change lives, then The Arc is the perfect fit for you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Some post-secondary education or training in addition to at least one year direct service experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with families, agency professionals, volunteers, and direct service providers.
• Ability to document the service provided according to Medicaid guidelines.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to cover with minimal notice.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION: This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for implementing the Individual Service Plan and for the provision of quality services through the following areas:

• Must ensure the well-being of the client at all times during services by providing direct supervision and care.
• Provide needed services as assigned.
• Attend trainings as requested. Complete all needed certifications.
• Maintain client privacy and protect the agency by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain client health status by safely and thoroughly carrying out health procedures such as tube feedings, toileting, seizure, first aid, medication dispensation, etc.
• Respond calmly to health and emergency situations and report to the family and supervisor.
• Ensure client & family satisfaction by engaging the client in activities of interest, providing positive reinforcement, role modeling age appropriate & positive behavior, exercising sound decision making skills, and creating a positive living and training environment.
• Advocate for the rights of all clients by reporting any incident or signs of abuse and/or neglect per procedure.
• Provide updated information to staff in regard to client needs, issues, or changes.
• Ensure that agency service documentation requirements are met through timely submission of timesheets and documentation.
• Provide only authorized services.
• Keep supervisor updated on all schedule changes.
• Remain flexible to ongoing schedule changes during work week as needed to meet the needs of the Arc and of those we serve.
• Flexibility to work paid holidays as needed to meet client needs.
• Provide services according to written goals for Supported Community Living (SCL), Job Coaching, and Day Habilitation.
• All duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance