Direct Support Professional - HCBS
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Mainstream Living
Ankeny, IA, US
Summary
Provide in-home and community support to adults with intellectual disabilities to help them achieve greater independence. Empower members to reach their unique goals while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Job Description
Mainstream Living is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to provide in-home and community support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Whether helping others has always been your calling or you're looking to try something new, we invite you to be a part of something that we think is pretty awesome.
Each individual we support has unique goals and needs, and that makes every day at Mainstream exciting and different. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll help our members work towards greater independence in their homes and in the community, all while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in the lives of others. Full or part time shifts of all kinds are available including, day, evening, overnight, paid sleep shifts, and more. We work with you to find a schedule that suits your needs.
At Mainstream Living, we believe in flexibility, rewarding outstanding work, promoting from within, and building long-lasting relationships with our employees and those we serve. Our culture makes these things possible. It's challenging, fun, supportive, and a great place to grow.
We are pleased to provide eligible employees with fantastic benefits which include:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick time
- Regular wage increase evaluation
- Training and development opportunities
- Education grants
- Life insurance, cancer coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
We can’t say enough about the amazing things our staff do each and every day to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. They’re able to carry out instructions, take responsibility for their work, and find creative ways to empower members to reach goals and enjoy life. They always keep the best interest of our members a top priority, and they work to develop positive relationships. If you possess a strong work ethic, good values, and common sense, we can teach how to do the job!
Mainstream Living has provided community-based services for persons with disabilities since 1975. Serving individuals with disabilities and mental illness drives us to offer unique programs in a broad range spectrum. Mainstream Living focuses on participating, contributing, and living a full life in the manner most appropriate for each individual. We are the bricklayers in the path that support the people we serve, constantly making forward movement to fulfill our mission of enhancing opportunities, creating success, and fulfilling dreams.
Staff longevity of service and experience at Mainstream Living and in the field of human services is unprecedented in the industry. This accomplishment allows us to maximize our efforts and helps lead to the success of those we serve.
Our services are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF) -- a hallmark of service excellence. Mainstream Living Inc. has achieved a three-year accreditation, which is the highest level of accreditation issued by CARF.
Founded
1975
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Ames, IA
Mainstream Living has provided community-based services for persons with disabilities since 1975. Serving individuals with disabilities and mental illness drives us to offer unique programs in a broad range spectrum. Mainstream Living focuses on participating, contributing, and living a full life in the manner most appropriate for each individual. We are the bricklayers in the path that support the people we serve, constantly making forward movement to fulfill our mission of enhancing opportunities, creating success, and fulfilling dreams.
Staff longevity of service and experience at Mainstream Living and in the field of human services is unprecedented in the industry. This accomplishment allows us to maximize our efforts and helps lead to the success of those we serve.
Our services are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF) -- a hallmark of service excellence. Mainstream Living Inc. has achieved a three-year accreditation, which is the highest level of accreditation issued by CARF.
Founded
1975
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Ames, IA