Direct Support Professional Days

About the role

Progress Industries is a non‑profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. The organization promotes from within for advancement opportunities. They are seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide services for individuals with special needs in a full‑time day shift position that requires working every other weekend. The role offers a $500 sign‑on bonus after six months of employment and requires a valid driver’s license. The work environment includes growth opportunities, casual attire, on‑the‑job training, and a safe setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, skill training, and therapeutic instruction to persons served.
• Develop, maintain, increase, or maximize an individual's independence in self‑care, physical, mental, and emotional health and development.
• Promote socialization, community inclusion, leisure, and communication skills.
• Work closely with persons served, their families, P.I. staff, and community individuals to achieve quality outcomes.
• Perform cleaning chores as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks, dressing, and running daily errands.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Background working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, and Down syndrome.

Benefits

• Family‑friendly benefits package.
• Paid Time Off and Vacation.
• Employer pays 90% of employee medical/prescription insurance premium; no premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Employer pays 85% of employee family medical/prescription insurance premium.
• Low deductible and out‑of‑pocket cost benefit plans.
• Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match after one year.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral bonus.
• Education bonus.

Pay

$500 sign‑on bonus paid after six months of employment.

Schedule

Full‑time day shift, with every other weekend required.