Direct Support Professional (PRN)

Job Description

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to work Part-Time as on-call for Day/Evening/Overnight/Weekend shifts.

Driver's License required.

About us

Progress Industries is a medium business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION in Des Moines, IA. We are innovative, supportive and creative.

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities

Casual work attire

On-the-job training

Safe work environment

No Experience necessary, training provided to all staff.

We are currently in need of an experienced and caring Direct Support Professional to help provide services for individuals with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, as well as Down syndrome. While the position will include cleaning chores, we're looking for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond by helping individuals with their personal hygiene. This may include assistance with personal hygiene tasks, helping them dress or even running daily errands.

Responsibilities:

Be able to travel to client's home and visit them in the community.

Understand the importance of a support staff that is consistent.

Be able to work with individuals in the community.

Have a high school diploma or GED.

Have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.18-$15.80 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Overnight shift

Weekends as needed

Part-time