Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)

Job Overview

*Your Future Starts Here*

Area Residential Care (ARC) is looking for individuals that want to make a difference. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with intellectual disabilities and help them reach their highest quality of life! We provide support to individuals in Dubuque and Dyersville in residential programs and offer day services in our Dubuque location. As a part of the Area Residential Care team, 3rd shift staff work at residential homes, performing deep cleaning, making routine bed checks, supporting individuals with morning routines, and providing individualized support as needed. 2nd shift staff work in residential locations, supporting individuals with meal preparation, participating in group outings and activities, assisting with bedtime routines, and providing additional supports as needed. 1st shift staff transport individuals to the day program and support them in being actively involved in their community through skill-building, volunteer activities, and participating in other community-based events.

We provide a $3/hr. wage differential for all weekend shifts and $1/hr. for 3rd shift weekdays!

$1500 retention bonus! *Conditions may apply

Wage Range: $17.50-$18.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Set your schedule!
• Earn Paid Time Off and Disability Leave for schedules of 20+ hrs./wk.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Training

Schedules: maximum of 29 hours per week

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or HSED
• 6-months consistent work history
• Ability to lift & transfer 20lbs regularly and occasionally 50 lbs

A highly qualified candidate will have:

• Med Manager/Med Aid Certification
• Previous DSP experience in IDD

WHY ARC? Area Residential Care is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to fulfilling the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities and guiding them to achieve their highest quality of life! We value the lives and well-being of both the individuals we serve as well as our employees. ARC is a place to learn, have fun, build relationships, and grow into a well-rounded direct support professional. Full-time staff are eligible to receive health, dental, life, and vision insurance, as well as accrue PTO. Part-time staff working at least 20 hrs./wk. accrue paid time off and disability leave.

Area Residential Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For more information on our services, check out our website at https://www.arearesidentialcare.org/

Location: 3355 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque, IA 52002, Main Facility