Direct Support Professional - (Group Homes) Weekend Overnights

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence.  Direct Support Professionals work with the supervisor, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation.  Examples include assisting the children and young adults with becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/involvement, and other life skills areas.   

Benefits and Compensation

The starting pay for this position is between $16-18.64/ hour with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits that Work for You!

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.
• Paid Time Off – Generous PTO that accrues from the first day.
• Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Schedule

Various weekend overnight shifts available.

In the application process please indicate your availability and the recruitment team will match you with a schedule that best fits yours and our needs.

About ChildServe Group Homes

ChildServe's Homes offer 24-hour support and specialized nursing care. The homes offer a comfortable, nurturing environment for children and adults who need round-the-clock supervision or medical care.  Our spacious home-like environments, caring staff members, and emphasis on community involvement and recreational activities offer an inviting place for children and young adults with special healthcare needs to enjoy full lives.  We offer individualized treatment plans that focus on caring for the whole child.  ChildServe’s staff members promote skill development, independence, and decision making as appropriate for each child’s hopes, dreams, and needs.

About ChildServe: At ChildServe, we partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.  

What You'll Do    

• Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas.
• Assist with transportation as needed.
• Assists the children or young adults with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
• Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities and more. 

What You'll Need    

• Experience: Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Manager, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org. 
    

Why ChildServe?    

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:    

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our te