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Direct Support - Daily Residential Specialist (Work 3 or 4 Days a Week)

Direct Support - Daily Residential Specialist (Work 3 or 4 Days a Week)

Exceptional Persons IncWaterloo, IA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.00 - $19.50

This is working atEPI connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is an EIGHT-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 full-time day positions with a 3 or 4 day work week schedule (that's roughly 12 - 16 days scheduled off a month!). Night positions also available.

Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits .

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours / week)

  • Advance your careerthrough 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 personalGROWTHopportunities through career advancement andCONNECTto a community that leads a greaterPURPOSEin mentoring individuals withIntellectual and Developmental Disabilitiesin 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; owna cell phone with active plan to make and receive phone calls and text messages.

    Details :

  • We have several shifts and schedules to meet your needsthese are general options, but we have a lot of variety within these :
  • Shifts : 12-hour work shifts between 8am - 8pm;

  • Schedules : 3 or 4-day work week is Sun / Mon / Tues or Thu / Fri / Sat with an option to pick up Wednesday if interested
  • 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 : $17.00 - $19.50 Rate of pay depends upon experience
  • Click hereto 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.
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