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Direct Support Professional - Weekend

Job in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, 50131, USA
Listing for: ChildServe
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 - 18.64 USD Hourly USD 16.00 18.64 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Direct Support Professional - Weekend Package

Join Child Serve as a Direct Support Professional. In this role you will support children and young adults with daily living and encourage their independence. You will work with supervisors, therapists, nursing staff, and families to develop and implement programs. Tasks include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, community exposure, and other life skills.

Schedule / Pay

The starting pay for this position is between $16–18.64 per hour with opportunities for advancement. There is an increased wage differential for weekend package hours of 120%. Staff will work 32 hours each week:

  • Friday: 2pm–11pm
  • Saturday: 6am–11pm
  • Sunday: 6am–11pm
Responsibilities
  • Support children or young adults in developing independence in personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and other life skills.
  • Provide transportation assistance as needed.
  • Administer treatments and medications as appropriate, with knowledge of schedules and dosages.
  • Facilitate community involvement through recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities, and other activities.
Qualifications
  • Preferred experience working with children or adults with disabilities.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
  • Willing and able to become an approved driver for Child Serve.
  • Certifications such as Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Manager, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) are helpful.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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