What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Optimae LifeServices?
Optimae values diversity and we encourage everybody, including those from traditionally overlooked identity groups, to apply.
Optimae LifeServices has part-time positions for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Iowa City area. Shifts available: Saturdays and Sundays (8am-4pm or 4pm-12am), and Overnights (12am-8am). The Direct Support Professional provides assistance to people living in the community as they move to achieve personal goals of their own choice. They support individuals in the expansion of their abilities, empowering them to choose and be successful in valued roles within their living, learning, working and social environments.
Duties include:
- Utilize our customer individualized service plan to teach daily goal.
- Support customers as the identify and build natural supports for their needs.
- Understand and maintain privacy and demonstrate respect.
- Demonstrate good role modeling for people we serve.
- Be flexible as customer needs, emotions and schedules change; this may include working evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Complete individual service documentation following Optimae's policy and procedure.
- Participate in team meetings, training and personalized monthly coaching.
- Communicate with team members.
Qualifications :
- Be at least 18 years of age .
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed driver with a dependable vehicle and automobile insurance - preferred.
Background check required which includes Child and Dependent Adult Abuse and Driving record checked.
A Note Regarding Experience:
Are you excited about this role, but don’t feel that your past experience fits perfectly with every qualification in the job description? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate to join the Optimae family!
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
