$22-$24/hr - Be Part of Something Meaningful: Caregiver Roles in Polk County

Company: Joieful Connections
Location: Monmouth
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Our work environment includes:* Relaxed atmosphere* Growth opportunities* Casual work attire* Flexible working hours*Looking for Direct Support Professionals who love to connect with the individuals they serve!*What if you could help an individual develop life, social, and communication skills while enjoying activities like *hiking, biking, or playing sports* together?That's exactly what Joieful Connections is looking to offer unique Direct Support Professionals in the *Marion County and Polk County.*If you are an *experienced*, *reliable, kind, humorous, active* Direct Support Professional that specializes in providing supportive care to intellectually or developmentally disabled young adults and children we'd like to hear from you.Offering *W2 employment *with a starting pay at *$22.00 per hour; *Joieful Connections offers a competitive wage, promotes *work-life balance*, opportunity to create your own schedule, career resources, *paid time off*, *paid training, 401K, and bonuses.*_**Currently, we are primarily offering afternoon and evening shifts between the hours of 2 pm - 10 pm.*__**Applicants must have a driver's license.*_*Preferred Skills** *Patience and understanding with *_*young adults and children *_*who have intellectual/developmental disabilities** *Experience in building independent living skills such as hygiene, safety, social skills, expressive and receptive communication, meal prep, etc.** *Knowledge of home care services** *Proficient in written and verbal communication** *Experience supporting high-risk individuals with behavioral support plans** *OIS Training and Certified (pays at a higher rate)** *Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic)*Direct Support Professional Qualifications:* *Be a minimum of 18 years of age** *Personal Support: 1 year (Required)** *High school or equivalent (Required)** *Be legally eligible to work in the United States.** *English, Reading, Writing, and Spoken (Required)** *Be able to pass a background check** *Effective communication with families, medical providers, and other support personnel.** *Able to make calm decisions and provide support in emergency situations.** *Be certified in CPR and First Aid by a recognized training agency within 90 calendar days of employment.** *If transporting individuals, have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles.** *Candidates must have a driver's license.***Must also have a smartphoneJob Type: Part-timePay: From $22.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shift* Evening shift* Holidays* Monday to FridayEducation:* High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:* Caregiving: 1 year (Required)Work Location: Multiple locationsby Jobble

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