Direct Support Professional - Dayhab

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams.  The purpose of this position is to provide day habilitation services, transportation,  and support in community settings to persons with intellectual disabilities.  All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals and aspirations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: Prefer High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED 

Experience: Human Service Experience is preferred but not required.

Driving: This position requires possession of valid Driver’s License, legal driving privileges 

and ability in the State of Iowa and qualification with Mainstream Living’s underwriter as an

insurable driver.  Exceptions to this may be made for select shifts, e.g., overnight shifts.

Other Certification: n/a

Computer: Basic data entry skills required.

Post hire:  Must demonstrate competencies to complete internal training, including training to pass

medication.

General: All employees must work diligently to incorporate the spirit and intent of the

Mainstream Living's mission, vision and values.  This includes respectful communication to all

others at all times.  Employees must be able to establish a rapport and develop positive

relationships with others while conducting themselves in line with the Mainstream Living's Code

of Ethics.  Employees must also: demonstrate consistent professional conduct and establish

and maintain appropriate boundaries with others; take accountability for own work while

demonstrating a willingness to accept responsibility and offer constructive recommendations;

demonstrate dependability and flexibility when shift times or duties of the day change; apply

common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; and ensure that the

best interest of the members are a top priority at all times.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is considered an essential health care worker position and in the event of an emergency may be required to work one-on-one with members to ensure their safety. 

Direct Service Duties: 

• Assist in identifying members’ skills, needs, and interests.

• Incorporate members’ service plan into daily routine by providing support, supervision and encouragement according to their established supports and individualized goals.

• Facilitate and conduct activities in the community for members’ leisure, medical and other needs.

• Identify, monitor, educate and correct physical or environmental barriers and hazards in members’ environment.

• Monitor and address member’s well being and health needs.

• Respectfully communicate with members in a manner appropriate to each individual.

• Honor members’ rights, including but not limited to choice, privacy and confidentiality.

• Complete member service documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner required to meet billing and productivity requirements. 

• Maintain a clean environment by facilitating and completing tasks required to maintain a clean and safe working environment, including deep cleaning and light maintenance tasks.

• Plan meaningful activities and volunteer opportunities.

• Be an appropriate role model for members served.

• Have an interest in wanting to provide high quality services.

• Ability to plan and organize activities and outings for members for up to 60 people.

• Ensure proper medical treatments and or medications are being administered per the member’s service plan and needs.

• Be able to coordinate with a large team daily to include being able to communicate effectively, efficiently and appropriately with all team members.

We are pleased to provide eligible employees with fantastic benefits which include: 

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick time
• Regular wage increase evaluation
• Training and development opportunities
• Education grants
• Life insurance, cancer coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs

Full job description provided at time of interview.

EOE