Looking for Direct Support Professionals who love to connect with the individuals they serve!

What if you could help an individual develop life, social, and communication skills while enjoying activities like hiking, biking, or playing sports together?

That's exactly what Joieful Connections is looking to offer five unique Direct Support Professional in the Marion County and Polk County.

If you are an experienced, reliable, kind, humorous, active Direct Support Professional that specializes in providing supportive care to intellectually or developmentally disabled young adults and children we'd like to hear from you.

Offering W2 employment with a starting pay at $22.00 per hour; Joieful Connections offers a competitive wage, promotes work-life balance, opportunity to create your own schedule, career resources, paid time off, paid training, 401K, and bonuses.

Currently, we are primarily offering afternoon shifts between the hours of 2 pm - 10 pm.

Preferred Skills

• Patience and understanding with young adults and children who have intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Experience in building independent living skills such as hygiene, safety, social skills, expressive and receptive communication, meal prep, etc.
• Knowledge of home care services
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Experience supporting high-risk individuals with behavioral support plans
• OIS Training and Certified (pays at a higher rate)
• Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic)

Direct Support Professional Qualifications:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Personal Support: 1 year (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• English, Reading, Writing, and Spoken (Required)
• Be able to pass a background check
• Effective communication with families, medical providers, and other support personnel.
• Able to make calm decisions and provide support in emergency situations.
• Be certified in CPR and First Aid by a recognized training agency within 90 calendar days of employment.
• If transporting individuals, have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

**Must also have a smartphone

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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