greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day. Schedule of opening: Full-time 3rd shift (10pm-6am) Sunday thru Thursday. This is an awake position. What We Do As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 150 years.
Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our hourly supported community living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans
we are privileged to serve. What You'll Do The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work directly with the individual with a disability and provide support, assistance, and instruction in areas which facilitate personal growth and independence to adults that need 24 hour support.
As a DSP you must be able to build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities and members or their family. This includes having interpersonal sensitivity and strong rapport building skills. People served by LSI may need assistance with physical cares (diaper/brief changes, feeding, toileting, transfers) and the Direct Support Professional will, as necessary, assist
with these cares and reflect a positive and willing attitude. What You'll Need Qualified candidates for this job will have either a high school diploma or a GED.
Experience working with Supported Community Living (SCL) or with people with disabilities is preferred, but not required. How We'll Support You On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive: - A competitive salary - Comprehensive benefits - A flexible schedule - A 401(k) - Generous paid time off - Health, dental, life, and vision insurance - Career-building opportunities - Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon Who We Are LSI is an equal opportunity employer.
At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at lsiowa. org/who-we-are/ Why You'll Love Working Here " I enjoy working with people with disabilities because I'm able to make a difference in their lives and it has made a positive impact in my own. " - Amber, LSI Contract Monitor Ready to get started? Apply today!
