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Direct Support - Intermittent Specialist
- Exceptional Persons Inc (Waterloo, IA)
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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 part-time opportunities available for people looking to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.
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!)
+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)
+ 401(k)** employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan
+ Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
+ Flexible schedules (We offer full-time and part-time opportunities)
+ Paid training
+ Immediate employee discounts (vehicle repair, gym memberships, and more!)
This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.
+ Build life-long relationships with people
+ Help people connect to their community and their individual interests (e.g. attending concerts, going to the movies, playing sand volleyball, backyard cookouts, shopping, and more!)
+ Work as a team to identify unique, creative ways to support people in skills to gain greater independence (e.g. meal prep, laundry, cleaning, decorating)
+ Support persons in health and wellness goals (this could include walks outside, bike riding, hikes, learning about healthy eating and lifestyles, and more)
+ Encourage and assist self-advocacy (e.g. assisting someone to speak on his/her own behalf and developing relationships)
+ Continuously learn and grow
As a DSP - Intermittent 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 Disabilities in supporting their personal success.
Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
+ Attend work as scheduled. Complete responsibilities, tasks, and trainings within assigned timelines.
+ Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Able to comply with all agency and regulatory standards. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.
+ Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal. Able to document work as trained.
+ Computer Familiarity. Able to browse internet, use email and electronic health record system (training provided).
+ Committed to inclusion and building relationships. Respecting others.
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or a GED
+ Six months of continuous employment preferred.
+ 18 years old or older
+ 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.
+ Preferred but not required; own a cell phone with active plan to make and receive phone calls and text messages.
Details:
+ Shift Availabilities:
+ Part Time(10-19hrs/week) - Days or evenings and Weekends
+ Wages: $17.00 - $19.50; Wages are dependent upon experience
Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkvgj2zGNIg&feature=youtu.be) to view a realistic job preview.
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 - Residential Intermittent
Employment Type
PT-Part-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$17.00 - $19.50
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