Vodec is currently hiring Direct Support Professional staff to assist individuals with developmental and physical disabilities who participate in our residential group home program. Fantastic benefits, supportive company culture, and a close-knit team of professionals accompany this career opportunity.

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Location: Council Bluffs, IAShift: Sunday 1 pm to 11 pm; Monday 2 pm to 12 am; Tuesday 2 pm to 12 am; Wednesday 2 pm to 12 amStatus: Full-time; 40 hours per weekWage: $17.50 per hourBonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)

In this role, you will work in our residential group home to provide caretaking, teaching, and recreational activities to individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, you will help facilitate individual and group activities with individuals geared towards increasing capacity in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, self-care, motor skills, etc. Our day services staff create opportunities for individuals to achieve personal goals and develop life skills; all while enjoying social outings, art projects, cooking lessons, musical exploration and more!

No previous experience needed as Vodec provides all training necessary. Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and to grow your career.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct support professional staff address the wants and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include:

Promote positive social interactionsSupport and enrich the lives of individualsSupport personal goalsAssist individuals to gain knowledge and confidence in life skillsTeach skills to expand a person’s independenceReinforce therapies, including speech, behavioral support and physical therapyAdminister medicationsSupport individuals with hygieneEnsure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choiceComplete and maintain required documentation

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

Medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insuranceShort-time and long-term disability403(b) retirement program with matchPaid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hoursCareer advancement opportunitiesGenerous employee referral programOpportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programsPaid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication AideBuild relationships and make a differenceThe MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

Must be at least 19 years of ageCompletion of High School Diploma or GEDPossess a valid driver's license and current auto insurancePass all background checksOn the job trainingCompassionate and patient demeanorAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skillsVodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.