Direct Support Professional - Full-time / Part-time

REM Iowa provides community-based residential options and supported living services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and other complex needs. Through a range of personalized services and support REM Iowa strives to help each individual live as independently as possible in the communities they call home.

REM Iowa is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join REM Iowa and The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or medical complexities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with REM Iowa you’ll be one of those special people.

REM Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or medical complexities in a community-based setting. DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

We have full time and part time positions available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift including weekends.

We have position available in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area including Vinton, Marion, Mt. Vernon and Hiawatha.

If you want to make a difference in the life of others and have fun while doing it, please apply by clicking the "apply now" button.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

EOE/AAE