Direct Support Professional

Systems Unlimited
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
$15,25 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description

If you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, Systems Unlimited, Inc. is the place to be. For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth.

We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.

Key Responsibilities

As a DSP, you will join a team of others who support people with disabilities in their homes by providing :

Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.

g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities in their home

  • Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)
  • Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
  • Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
  • Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift
  • Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.

Requirements

Driving record that is acceptable is preferred. People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.

Benefits

Systems offers :

  • Opportunity for growth : Most high-level positions are filled from within.
  • Spend most of your time at home rather than at work if you are offered a compressed work schedule.
  • Retirement Plan : 401(K) with up to 4% company match.
  • Health Insurance : Affordable health insurance (as low as $117 per month) for those working at least 30 hours a week .

Vision insurance is also available for part-time staff

  • Personal Paid Time Off (up to two weeks)
  • Development of skills that you can take with you anywhere such as effective communication, creative problem-solving, and collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Paid training & a fun work environment.
  • Competitive pay : Our pay starts at $15.25 / hr. with additional compensation for experience, education, and training.
  • Full-time : See our website for other full-time benefits
  • CNAs can work at Systems and maintain their certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
  • 8 days ago
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