Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Full-Time

Organization: RISE Ltd. 

Location: Oelwein, IA (16 1st St. SW) 

Job Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt) 

Pay: Hourly wages provided upon request; overtime eligible (1.5x pay over 40 hours/week) 

About the Role

Are you looking for a fulfilling full-time career where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives every day? RISE Ltd. is hiring a Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Supported Community Living (SCL) team in Oelwein, IA. 

As a DSP, you will work directly with individuals with disabilities in their homes and throughout the local community. Your primary focus will be implementing person-centered Individual Program Plans (IPPs) designed to foster independence, build life skills, increase quality of life, and encourage community inclusion. 

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist individuals in their homes with personal care/hygiene, meal planning and preparation, household chores, and pet care as needed. 
• Financial Empowerment: Help individuals manage personal finances, write checks, budget, pay bills, and reconcile bank accounts per program plans. 
• Community Integration & Transportation: Drive and accompany individuals to local community events, social outings, medical/mental health appointments, and errands. 
• Goal & Plan Implementation: Actively support individuals in achieving their personal goals, building natural support networks, making informed choices, and advocating for themselves. 
• Health, Safety & Medication: Administer medications, promote overall health and wellness, follow infection control standards, and respond promptly to safety hazards or crises. 
• Documentation & Communication: Complete required digital documentation/assessments accurately, log service hours, and maintain professional communication with family members, co-workers, and health providers.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Basic literacy in English (reading, writing, basic math skills). 
• Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to be insured under RISE Ltd.’s vehicle policy (capable of daytime/nighttime driving, long distances, and varied weather conditions). 
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass required background checks (no felony convictions or founded reports of child or dependent adult abuse). 
• Physical stamina: Ability to stand/walk moderate distances (2–4 miles per shift), with full range of motion (bending, reaching, stooping, lifting) required for up to 75% of your shift. 
• Digital literacy using computers, tablets, smartphones, and basic keyboarding for electronic documentation. 

Agency-Provided Certifications (Paid Training):

• CPR and First Aid certifications 
• Med Manager and/or Certified Medication Aide course completion 
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training 

Working Environment & Expectations

• Full-time schedule flexibility; willingness to accept changes in work hours as needed to support individuals. 
• Primary workplace is within individual homes and community settings. 
• Environment may involve potential exposure to weather elements, body fluids, dirty environments, or pets

Why Join RISE Ltd. in Oelwein?

• Meaningful Impact: Help local residents live fulfilling, self-directed lives in their own homes and community. 
• Paid Professional Growth: RISE Ltd. covers the costs for all required certifications and specialized training. 
• Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated team committed to human dignity, individual rights, and person-centered care. 

How to Apply

To apply or inquire about current hourly pay rates, visit or call our Oelwein office:

• Oelwein Office: 16 1st St. SW, Oelwein, IA 50662 
• Phone: 319-283-5405
  

RISE Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

1. Basic Qualifications & Education

• Literacy: Must be literate in English with strong reading, writing, and basic math skills. 
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

2. Background Checks &
Clearances

• Criminal Record: Must pass a criminal history background check (no felony convictions).
• Abuse Registries: Must have clear records on the Child Abuse Registry and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry.
  
  
  • Note: Certain criminal charges or abuse findings result in automatic exclusion unless official approval/evaluation is granted by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 

3. Driving & Transportation Requirements

• Driver's License: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Insurability: Must maintain insurability under RISE Ltd.’s vehicle insurance policy. 
• Driving Conditions: Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles during daytime and nighttime hours, in city conditions, over long distances, and during inclement weather.
  

4. Required Certifications (Agency-Provided)

Candidates must complete or hold current certifications in the following (training costs covered by RISE Ltd.):

• Medication Administration: Completion of the Med Manager and/or Certified Medication Aide course. 
• Abuse Training: Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training. 
• Safety: CPR and First Aid certifications.
  

5. Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Stamina & Physical Motion: Requires high physical stamina, full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. 
• Daily Range of Motion: Up to 75% of your shift involves physical tasks such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, stretching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and negotiating stairs. 
• Standing & Walking: Up to 75% of your shift is spent on your feet, including walking moderate distances (2 to 4 miles). 
• Senses: Normal range of vision and hearing, plus the ability to distinguish numbers and symbols. 
• Environment: Ability to work in well-lit indoor environments as well as outdoors in varied weather conditions. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, dirty environments, or pets.

6. Technical & Communication Skills

• Digital Literacy: Proficiency with smartphones, tablets, computers, and basic office software. 
• Keyboarding: Keyboarding fluency required for electronic documentation, assessment completion, and email communication. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal communication and active listening skills. Ability to establish professional relationships with service recipients, families, providers, and co-workers. 
• Problem Solving & Crisis Management: Ability to handle crisis situations, prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and make sound decisions.