Day Services Assistant

4 weeks ago


Urbandale, United States Vodec Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for additional Direct Support Professionals to join our amazing staff who assist individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.

· Day Program DSP – Full-time Days 7:30 am to 3:30 pm - $17.50/hr

Vodec is currently offering a $1,500 Hiring Bonus. No previous experience needed as Vodec provides all training necessary. Vodec also offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and to grow your career.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide caretaking, teaching, and recreational activities to individuals with developmental disabilities attending our day habilitation program. You will help facilitate individual and group activities with individuals geared towards increasing capacity in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, self-care, motor skills, etc. Our direct support professional staff create opportunities for individuals to achieve personal goals and develop life skills; all while enjoying social outings, art projects, cooking lessons, musical exploration and more

Direct support professional staff duties include:

  • Promote positive social interactions
  • Support and enrich the lives of individuals
  • Support personal goals
  • Assist individuals to gain knowledge and confidence in life skills
  • Teach skills to expand a person’s independence
  • Reinforce therapies, including speech, behavioral support and physical therapy
  • Administer medications
  • Support individuals with hygiene
  • Ensure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
  • Complete and maintain required documentation

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Retirement program with match
  • Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Opportunities for bonuses/incentives
  • Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
  • Build relationships and make a difference
  • The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Completion of high school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license and current car insurance
  • Pass all background checks

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.



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