Up to $12.50/hour! Eligible for $750 hiring bonus! Do you want to get paid to have fun? If so, ChildServe Respite has a job for you! As a Direct Support Professional-Respite Service Assistant you will provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in individual and group settings. Services are provided in home and community settings.
Schedule
Flexible, part-time scheduling with most shifts occurring after 4pm Monday through Friday, or on weekends.
What You’ll Do

• Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
• Be creative while engaging children in activities
• Provided 1:1 care in the child’s home or in the community. Group services provided at the Johnston Respite center.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision
• Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

What You'll Need

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• Must be able to provide your own transportation
• Ability to electronically document services provided
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let’s talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org.

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.