One Vision is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional - Remote Support Professional - Afternoon/Evenings (1pm - 8pm) Full Time/ Part time - Mason City, Iowa - Support individuals with developmental disabilities in our Tech- Enabled Service homes in Mason City, Iowa. (Not a work from home remote position.)
One Vision is a non-profit organization that supports individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence through personal choice and community involvement. We offer a range of services including finding jobs, supporting individuals in homes that meet their needs, and encouraging them to pursue personal interests.
Job description:
- Provide personalized support and encouragement to individuals in carrying out daily activities and routines, fostering independence and autonomy.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of individual's characteristics, preferences, and support requirements to provide tailored assistance and promote their well-being.
- Prioritize the well-being and safety of individuals under care through proactive measures and adherence to established protocols.
- Promote and uphold healthy relationships among staff members and individuals served, fostering mutual respect and support.
- Will occasionally remotely support individuals and provides support in areas related to health, medication, safety, and daily living. Most of the support will consist of direct care.
- Provides ongoing training with technology to persons supported, to engage them to utilize in-home devices.
- The candidate should be able to work independently and should be self-motivated.
Job requirements:
- Highschool Diploma/GED required.
- Provide a current driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Requires some physical activity bending, kneeling, stooping. Lifting or use of lifts for some individuals.
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Knowledge of a wide range of technologies, including Communications.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify and understand the sense of urgency of individuals supported and document solutions within software platforms.
- Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon background check, drug screen, physical assessment to occasionally lift to 50 pounds.
This is a safety sensitive role
Top benefits or perks:
As a team member at One Vision, you'll enjoy:
- Benefits: Health care, dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
- Career development: Partnered with the National Direct Support Registry to create career advancement ladders to foster continued opportunities for growth within One Vision.
Location: This is an onsite position at various homes within our Mason City region.
If you enjoy being innovative, and working in a fast-paced environment this is the job for you!
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