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Direct Support Professional DSP - 3 day week - TH-FR-SAT
- Hills & Dales
- 1 PositionsID : 1341380Posted On 10 / 28 / 2024
- Job Overview
- Direct Support Professional
- Full-Time Positions Available :
- Work-Life Balance :
- Enjoy an average of 203 days off per year with a 3-day work week or 152 days off per year with a 4-day work week. _12-13 hour shifts._2.
- Premium Pay :
- Earn 1.5 times the base wage for weekend hours.3.
- Wage Range :
- 17-$18.25 per hour.4.
- Average Wage
- 19.83-22.54 per hour (blended between regular and premium pay rates).
- About us :
- Hills & Dales is a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. We are seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to support children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Responsibilities :
- Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene support (lifting required with support of lifts). Support exercise and mobility. Document client progress toward personal goals. Communicate and coordinate with teams to support clients effectively. Monitor health and wellness. Accompany clients to outings and events. Support work-skills development. Monitor environments for potential hazards and support clients in navigating these. Assist clients in expressing their emotions appropriately and support challenging behavior when necessary. Follow detailed dietary instructions.
- Requirements :
- Demonstrated concern for others and alignment with the mission of Hills & Dales. Ability to assertively communicate and advocate for clients. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability to lift 35 lbs. High School diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and valid insurance. Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and driving record check.
- Benefits :
- Choice of 4 health insurance plans. 3-day work week with 12-13 hour shifts, providing 203 days off per year. PTO and additional pay on agency holidays. Weekend premium pay (1.5x base wage). Short-term disability insurance. Additional pay and advancement opportunities for certain competencies, education, or experience.
- Why Join Us :
- This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment._Pay is based on experience, education, and any previous loyalty to H&D._Primary Contact1645197764923Shari BockenstedtHuman Resource Assistant Director, Human Resource563-556-7878PhonePhonePhone563-557-3822Faxsbockendstedt@hillsdales.orgEmailTrueTrueTrue
- Job Details
- CategoriesChild Care / Day Care / Personal CareHealth CareHuman and Social ServicesLocationDubuque, IAJob TypeEmployeeFull / PartFull TimePay / Salary$21.29 - $22.75 per hourCompany ID1068Job REQ #1341380\# Positions1Start Date20241028End Date20241129Featured JobTH AdTH Comments
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- About the Company
- Hills & Dales,
- a not-for-profit human services organization provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. It has always been the primary focus to serve people with significant medical needs. Hills & Dales values a quality of life that enhances dignity, upholds rights and encourages choices by the individual."It is our work, guided by our mission of building meaningful lives to serve our stakeholders; including residents and clients, their families, employees and society at large. We strive to make a positive difference in the quality of life of each individual we support."Jack Mescher, Chief Executive Officer
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