Location: Marshalltown, IA
Company: Lutheran Services In Iowa
in the Ames & surrounding area. (Story and/or Boone County) The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day. We are currently looking for a part time DSP, available to work mainly in the afternoons between 12:00pm and 7:00pm with consumers within an age range of 16 to 50 years old to support them in building the skills they need to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
This position works well paired with secondary employment, as you will be the one in charge of organizing your schedule with your assigned caseload of consumers you will be supporting, along with the support of your program
supervisor when first setting your schedule. You can determine the amount of hours you are available, from a minimum of 10 hours per week, though most DSPs start at around 20 hours per week with the potential to work up to full time if desired.
Consistent and reliable communication is needed. Much of the job is independent, so communication is important for when you need support, you or your consumers need to reschedule sessions, or if a change or emergency situation comes up and your supervisor needs to reach you. Must have a reliable vehicle. A big part of the position involves driving your consumers to activities in the community to help them fulfill needs or work on skills. To do
this, you will be driving consumers around town in your own vehicle while providing services.
Mileage is reimbursed at the end of each month. An open mind is also needed. Things are ever changing in the world of social services, and there is always something new to learn. The most important thing you can bring with you to this position is an open mind and a willingness to learn new things from trainings, your fellow LSI employees, the community, and your consumers themselves. Other helpful but not required things: -Spanish speaking skills; -home access to a computer for documentation; -prior knowledge or experience working with intellectual disabilities or mental health disorders like ADHD, ODD, Autism, Borderline Personality disorder, etc.
If this sounds like something that fits you and your interests, apply today! What We Do As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 150 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our hourly supported community living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve.
What You'll Do A Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with adults and children with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental illness. During a regular shift, our hourly DSPs meet with multiple individuals one at a time, spending two to four hours with each of them. DSPs are there to provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills like: - Money management - Socialization - Cooking - Personal hygiene What You'll Need Qualified candidates for this job will have either a high school diploma or a GED.
Experience working with Supported Community Living (SCL) or with people with disabilities is preferred, but not required. How We'll Support You On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive: - A competitive salary - Comprehensive benefits - A flexible schedule - A 401(k) - Generous paid time off - Health, dental, life, and vision insurance - Mileage reimbursement - Career-building opportunities - Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon Who We Are LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued.
You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at lsiowa. org/who-we-are/ Why You'll Love Working Here " I enjoy working with people with disabilities because I'm able to make a difference in their lives and it has made a positive impact in my own. " - Amber, LSI Contract Monitor Ready to get started? Apply today!
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clients to program services. Provides oversight and monitoring of clients’ whereabouts and behaviors. Offers clients feedback and support. Reports client issues to staff. Assists with light housekeeping duties, including shredding, trash, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and other areas as assigned.
Answers the phone and forwards calls as needed. Assist with transportation of clients to scheduled appointments, planned activities, or as directed by the supervisor. Assists with searching client belongings. Assists with rounds of the facility. Assists with follow up surveys and entering data. Schedule: Type: Part-time Hours: Evening hours, every other weekend, and some holidays. Education and
Experience Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Medication Management Certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment is required.
A valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required. Lived experience with recovery is a plus! Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of the principles of substance abuse treatment through personal experience or pertinent training. Knowledge of 42CFR and how it applies to Community & Family Resources. Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are preferred but not
required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or agency employees. Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May move between agency buildings, from office to office, to enable conferring with other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The ability to move within and between agency buildings, standing, sitting, lifting and manipulating objects typically found in the work environment.
May be required to work at any agency building as needed/directed and be responsible for own transportation. May experience traumatic situations including hostile clients and/or clients’ family members/responsible parties. May be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal (VDT). May be required to meet with clients and/or other staff throughout the agency’s facilities. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Benefits: CFR offers a comprehensive benefit package, including IPERS, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Prorated PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), paid training, and more! Application Process: Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. CFR is a nicotine free employer. Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, colo r, creed, interaction, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, interactionual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
