Direct Support Professional
Systems Unlimited
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- Pay
- $15 to $17
- an hour
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 30
- Today
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About the company
Systems Unlimited
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth. We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.
What you'll do
- Must be at least 18 years old. A High School Diploma or equivalent may be required. Driving record that is acceptable is preferred. People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.
What you need
- Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities.
- Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)
- Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
- Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
- Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift
- Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Driving record
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Perks
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental insurance
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If you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, Systems Unlimited, Inc. is the place to be. For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth. We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.Systems Unlimited is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Supported Community Living program. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a DSP, you will join a team of others who support people with disabilities in their homes by providing:Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.g., healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities.Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.)Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habitsWrite documentation about the support you provided during your shiftWork with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.RequirementsMust be at least 18 years old. A High School Diploma or equivalent may be required. Driving record that is acceptable is preferred. People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services. BenefitsSystems offers:Retirement Plan: 401(K) with up to 4% company match.Health Insurance: Affordable health insurance (as low as $110 per month) for those working at least 30 hours a week. Vision and Dental insurance is also available for part-time staffPaid Sick and Vacation Banks accrue based on tenure and hours worked-available to all employeesAffordable short-term disability and supplemental insurance options.Full-time: See our website for other full-time benefits