Every Weekend Full Time 2nd Shift Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a job where you can make a daily difference and impact people? One that has opportunities to grow from?

Look no further, we at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area are looking for Full-Time, 2nd Shift, Every-Weekend Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team! ????

At The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, we work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential and ensure a life full of happiness, inclusion, and independence.

If you are passionate about working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we would love to meet you and discuss this opportunity further.

What does a DSP do?

As a Direct Support Professional, you will care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As outlined in the individual's service plan and implementation strategies, your responsibilities will include supervision, personal care training, active treatment, and medication administration when necessary. You will also ensure the safety and well-being of designated individuals at all times, ensure self-advocacy training for individuals, ensure informed choices are being offered, maintain documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards (e.g., individual data sheets, incident reports, etc.), provide input on individual progress and needs for programmatic purposes, and more.

What shifts do we have available? :

Please note that each of our positions has a set schedule, meaning there will be alterations to the schedules. If hired, we do have hands-on, on-the-job training during 1st shift hours.

• Residential : Full-time 2nd Shift : Work between 2 PM and 11 PM. Someone in this position will need every weekend availability.

To be considered full-time, an employee must work at least 30 hours a week.

What benefits do we provide?

What are the minimum job requirements for this position?

Why choose The Arc of the Quad Cities Area?

We encourage you to refer to the job description for a detailed overview of the requirements and duties associated with this position. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities, and we look forward to meeting candidates who share our dedication and passion for this career.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status."