Community Support Professional in Sigourney, Iowa at FIRST RESOURCES CORP

Direct Support Professional (Community Supports)

City: Sigourney, IA · Type: Part-time · Openings: 2 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour

We have two part-time weekday openings in Sigourney: one in a day program and one providing hourly support in the community. Both are built for people who want daytime-focused work in a small town and a close working relationship with the people they support. You'll help adults with disabilities build skills, stay active, and do the things that matter to them.

Shifts available

• Day program: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16 hours a week, no overnights or weekends

• Community hourly: about 20 hours a week, with days and hours that vary based on the people you support

What you'll do

• Support activities and skill building in a day program setting

• Provide hourly one-on-one support in the community

• Assist with personal care, which is part of the day program role

• Keep clear, accurate notes

What you'll bring

• Dependability and a patient, respectful approach

• Comfort providing personal care (training provided)

• The ability to pass background checks

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; A company vehicle is available when providing hourly services.

Pay: $13 to $16 per hour

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above.

• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.

• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.

• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Must possess bask knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.
• Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.
• Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.