Direct Support Professional

*Description* *\*\*Now offering a $500 sign on bonus for staff hired in Washington.
\*\** If you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, Systems Unlimited, Inc.
is the place to be.
For many years, we have partnered with people who have disabilities and mental health needs to advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth.
We aim to set the standard for services that remove barriers to independence and inspire the people we serve to achieve personal success.
*Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.
* *Key Responsibilities* As a DSP, you will join a team of others who support people with disabilities in their homes by providing: * Assistance to allow people served to live more independently and happily in their homes by working with them to achieve their personal goals, e.
g.
, healthy eating, exercising, or doing fun activities in their home * Assist with day-to-day needs (transportation, cleaning, bathing, preparing meals, medical appointments, etc.
) * Go with people served in the community to do activities (Shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.
) * Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits * Write documentation about the support you provided during your shift * Work with a variety of needs including medical, behavioral, and mental health supports.
*Requirements* Driving record that is acceptable is preferred.
People with a passion to help others encouraged to apply, we will provide the training and classes needed to provide excellent services.
* Benefits* * Systems offers:* * *Opportunity for growth*: Most high-level positions are filled from within.
* Spend most of your time at home rather than at work if you are offered a compressed work schedule.
* *Retirement Plan*: 401(K) with up to 4% company match.
* *Health Insurance*: Affordable health insurance (as low as $90 per month) *_for those working at least 30 hours a week_*.
Vision insurance is also available for part-time staff * Personal Paid Time Off (up to two weeks) * Development of skills that you can take with you anywhere such as effective communication, creative problem-solving, and collaboration with diverse teams.
* Paid training & a fun work environment.
* *Competitive pay*: Our pay starts at $14.
25/hr.
with additional compensation for experience, education, and training.
* *Full-time: *See our website* *for other full-time benefits * *_CNAs can work at Systems and maintain their certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
_* *About Systems Unlimited* For more than 50 years, Systems Unlimited has been proudly delivering excellence in care for people with disabilities and mental health needs in Eastern Iowa.
Our services include supported living, day programs, employment systems, behavioral health solutions, guidance for families, and more.
Day in and day out, everything we do is aimed at helping people of all ages live their best life! Our diverse, creative, and caring staff is nearly 1,000 strong.
They are passionate about helping people of all ages live as happy, healthy, and independently as possible by providing direct care that is personalized and accredited.
We believe in building one-on-one relationships with those we care for.
Our organization and people are proud to set the gold standard in Eastern Iowa and beyond.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $14.
25 - $16.
25 per hour Work Location: In person