What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER ONLY - Direct Support Professional - Group Homes (PRN- Flexible Hours) position at ChildServe?
Summer will be here soon and the children and young adults in our group homes want to hang out with you! As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. Direct Support Professionals work with the supervisor, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/involvement, and other life skills areas.
Compensation: starts at $16/hr.
Schedule: Variable hours available M-F between 8am and 5pm
What You'll Do:
Why ChildServe
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: starts at $16/hr.
Schedule: Variable hours available M-F between 8am and 5pm
What You'll Do:
- Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas.
- Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities and more.
- Experience: Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Manager, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful and will increase wage
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
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 5800 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.
Salary : $16
