Community Support Professional

City: Oskaloosa, IA · Type: Full-time, Part-time · Openings: 2 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour

Daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with no nights and no regular weekends on the full-time opening. We have two Direct Support Professional openings in Oskaloosa community supports: one full-time role providing hourly supports, and one part-time role in our LINC program. The LINC program is an opportunity to help clients engage in community activities that take place in the evenings and on weekends.

Shifts available

• Full-time hourly supports: Monday to Friday, with hours that vary by day. Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. That is about 41 scheduled hours

• Part-time LINC program: days vary according to the monthly LINC calendar

What you'll do

• Provide hourly in-home and community supports, including skill building, errands, and meals

• Support people during LINC program activities

• Assist with personal care when needed and keep clear notes

What you'll bring

• Dependability, patience, and good judgment on your own

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• The ability to pass background checks

Pay: $13 to $16 per hour.

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above.

• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.

• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.

• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Must possess bask knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.
• Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.
• Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.