Direct Support Professional (Community Supports)

City: Ottumwa, IA · Type: Part-time · Openings: 1 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour

Support adults with disabilities one-on-one in their homes and around Ottumwa, on a weekday schedule built around the people you serve. This part-time role averages about 28 hours a week, mostly daytime and early evening, with no overnights and no regular weekends. You'll work with a small group of individuals, so you'll know them well and see real progress. We are working to combine split shifts into longer blocks for those interested in a Full-time opportunity.

Typical week

• Monday: morning through early afternoon, plus a late-afternoon block

• Tuesday: midday hours, with a few evenings a month (5 to 8 p.m.)

• Wednesday: a long day from morning into early evening

• Thursday: afternoon and early evening

• Friday: afternoon

• The schedule can adjust as the needs of the people you support change

What you'll do

• Provide hourly in-home and community supports, such as meal prep, errands, skill building, and recreation

• Assist with personal care when needed

• Keep clear visit notes and talk with your supervisor about schedule changes

What you'll bring

• Dependability and patience

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• The ability to pass background checks

Pay: $13 to $16 per hour.

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above. 

• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac,  paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.

• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.

• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same  mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred. 
•  Must possess bask knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.  
•  Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries. 
•  Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions. 
•  Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.  
•  Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.  
•  Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.  
•  Must have access to a telephone.  
•  Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.