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Direct Support ProfessionalFirst Resources Corp has seven Direct Support Professional openings in Sigourney, most of them in one of our higher-support homes. If you have experience with complex support needs, or you want to learn from experienced teammates in a role where your work clearly matters, this is a strong place to build a career in direct care. Schedules run from standard day and evening shifts to long overnight shifts and a 24-hour weekend shift, so there is room to match your life.Shifts available:Days, full-time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a rotating two-week schedule with every other weekend offEvenings, full-time: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the same rotating scheduleExtended shifts, full-time: Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. until 9 a.m. the next morning, plus a Saturday-to-Sunday shift every other week. Overnights are paid sleep shifts.Extended shifts, part-time: Wednesday 3 p.m. to Thursday 9 a.m., with a Friday or Saturday extended shift added on a two-week rotation24-hour weekend shift, part-time, in a separate Sigourney home: Saturday 11 a.m. to Sunday 11 a.m. every weekWhat you'll do:Provide hands-on support with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily routinesFollow each person's support plan and safety guidelines closelyDocument care and give clear handoffs to the next shiftWork alongside experienced teammates. Paid training with experienced staff.What you'll bring:Steadiness, patience, and strong teamworkComfort with personal care (training provided)The ability to pass background checksHigh school diploma or GED and a valid driver's licenseHigh needs site: Pay: $15 per hour. High-support differential +$2 to base, Weekend shift differential +$3 to baseLow needs site: Pay $13-$15 per hour. Weekend shift differential +$.50Pay and benefits:Pay: see the range above.Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.About First Resources Corp:First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.Qualifications/Requirements:High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.Must possess basic knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.Must have access to a telephone.Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company's insurance.Salary Description $13-$16 per hour

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