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This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is a SEVEN-TIME recipient of the Employer of Choice designation. Employees nominate organizations in the Cedar Valley for this honor.

Join us! We have a new and exciting position for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Virtual Connection Specialist. The Virtual Connection Specialist will support the needs of direct support staff and persons served and assist onsite staff through remote supports such as video, sensors, two-way communication and other technology.

Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits.

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)

+ Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)

+ Three- and four-day workweeks (lots of work/life balance).

+ Generous paid time off

+ 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan

+ Free telemedicine and virtual counseling

+ Paid training

+ Immediate employee discounts (vehicle repair, gym memberships, and more!)

As a DSP - Virtual Connection Specialist , you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE in mentoring individuals with Intellectual and Mental Disabilities in supporting their personal success.

This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

+ Build life-long relationships with people.

+ Help people live a more independent lifestyle by assuring the safety and supervision of persons served living in settings with remote supports.

+ Connect people to the support they need by remotely answering questions, providing coaching, dispatching onsite or region-based support.

+ Support persons in their health and safely.

+ Continuously learn and grow.

Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

+ Dependability: Self-directed and driven to provide responsive support and assistance. Attends work as scheduled.

+ Integrity: Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.

+ Strong Communicator: Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and video mediums building respectful, collaborative relationships.

+ Technologically Savvy. Strong computer and troubleshooting skills; eager to quickly learn and adapt to changes with technology.

+ Committed to inclusion.

+ Passion for serving others.

Qualifications:

+ 18 years old or older

+ High school diploma or a GED

+ Two (2) years’ experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness or similar experience.

+ Previous experience providing remote support, preferred.

+ This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check.

Details:

+ As this new program is established, the schedule will be Wednesday/Thursday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

+ Pay Rate: $17.50 - $19.00 Rate of pay depends upon experience.

Post job offer drug screen required.

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Real Career! Real Purpose!

*Must be 21 and older to participate in 401(k) program.

Department

Community Services - Virtual Connection Center

Employment Type

FT-Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$17.50 - $19.00