Vodec is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a key role in providing support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in our day habilitation program. This is a rewarding position where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

"By helping others reach their potential, you reach yours."

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Available Position:

• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (with some Saturday hours as needed)
• Wage: $17.50 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal planning and preparation, nutrition and cooking classes, medication administration, and household tasks. You will also provide emotional support, encourage community engagement and socialization, and assist with transportation to appointments or activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong desire to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct support professional staff address the wants and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include:

• Promote and encourage community integration and socialization opportunities in a positive manner.
• Support and enrich the lives of individuals
• Support personal goals
• Assist individuals to gain knowledge and confidence in life skills
• Teach skills to expand a person’s independence
• Reinforce therapies, including speech, behavioral support and physical therapy
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records
• Support individuals with hygiene, including personal care tasks and grooming
• Ensure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
• Complete and maintain required documentation and trainings

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability available
• 403(b) retirement program with match
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
• Career advancement opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
• Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
• Build relationships and make a difference
• The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Completion of High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Pass all background checks
• On the job training
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

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