Job description

Second Shift

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About the job: Area Residential Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional that wants to make a difference in peoples' lives. We support individuals with intellectual disabilities and direct care staff play a role in making sure those individuals live as independently as possible. We have residential homes in Dubuque & Dyersville, IA, as well as a main building in Dubuque used for day habilitation activities. As a part of the Area Residential Care team, the 2nd shift direct care staff will work in one or more residential homes, participate in group outings and activities, help our individuals prepare their meals, and assist the individuals when needed.

Wage: $15.50 - $16.45 per hour

ARC is now offering a $4/hour weekend shift differential!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) or Sunday-Thursday (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Benefits:

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k Match)
• Dental, vision, and medical insurance
• Life Insurance (Paid by employer)
• Disability Leave
• 4.64 hours of accrued PTO every 2 weeks in first 5 years of employment
• Free employee assistance programs (stress, financial, legal, caregiving, substance abuse, professional development)

Responsibilities:

• Practices life skills with the individuals served such as personal hygiene care
• Comprehending individuals' medical and life-skill programs and ensures the individuals goals are being met
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and laundry as needed
• Ensuring the cleanliness of residential homes
• Providing complete and thorough documentation

A highly qualified candidate will have:

• A high school diploma/ G.E.D
• Six months consistent work experience
• Ability to life 20 lbs regularly and occasionally 50 lbs
• A valid driver's license

Why Area Residential Care? We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community. Join a team of employees that are passionate about the work we do and the individuals we support!

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.

COVID-19 considerations:
Candidates for employment must provide evidence of their first COVID-19 vaccine prior to the start of employment, or successfully request a medical or religious exemption to this requirement. The second vaccine is required within 30 days unless exempted.

Location: 3355 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque, IA 52002.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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