Residential Assistant - Evenings

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$500 HIRING BONUS
! The bonus will be paid after 6 months of continuous employment.

Driver's License Required.

FT Evening shift working 12p-10p and every other weekend.

We are currently in need of a Direct Support Professional to help provide services for individuals with special needs.
The ideal candidate will have a background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, severe anxiety and depression, as well as Down syndrome. While the position will include cleaning chores, we are looking for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond by helping individuals with their personal hygiene, including assistance with personal hygiene tasks, helping them dress, or even running daily errands.

• Be able to travel to client's home and visit them in the community.
• Understand the importance of a support staff that is consistent.
• Be able to work with individuals in the community.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-business setting.
• Driver's License.

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Do you have work or personal experience providing support to individuals with disabilities/behaviors?
• Could you please explain your reasons for leaving your current/previous positions?
• What are your available hours for work?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Over the past three years have you been in any auto accidents or received any traffic tickets?
• Have you lived in any other states besides Iowa? If so, where?
• Do you know of or related to anyone who works for Progress Industries or receives services from us? If so, who?
• Are you comfortable using a computer?

• Newton, IA 50208 (Preferred)

Full-time

In person;
Newton, IA

Entry level