Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Company: On With Life
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

This Direct Support Professional position has a variety of weekday schedules available, from as little as 16 hours up to 40 hours per week. The position will work 3-4 weekends per year, which are scheduled several months ahead of time. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and you also have the opportunity for a discretionary bonus at your anniversary.We also offer a Hiring Bonus, paid in increments through your first 18 months of employment. The bonus is:Positions regularly scheduled less than 24 hours per week: $1,500Positions regularly scheduled at least 24 but less than 36 hours per week: $2,000Positions regularly scheduled 36 or more hours per week: $2,500As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are a critical part of the transdisciplinary team of experts helping persons served maintain their independence in their homes. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are looking for extraordinary individuals like you to join us!What do Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do?provide community-based services on-site in the person served place of residence or on outingsprovide direct support to persons served to help them gain information and maximize their daily living skillsassist person served with activities such as caring for themselves, making purchases, accessing transportation, keeping appointments, advocating for themselves, and interacting in their communityAn excellent candidate for this Direct Support Professional position meets the following criteria:Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisionsLooks for opportunities to be innovative and create changeIs curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the studentExpects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standardHonors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potentialIs an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragementQualified candidates must have:an Iowa Class D3 Chauffeurs License (we can pay for this if you do not have)a reliable vehicle and personal automobile liability coverageCPR certification (we can pay for this if you do not have)Please note that the federal government requires that our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption. We may not be able to proceed with employment if you cannot meet one of these requirementsOn With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.624173

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