DSP Team Lead

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. In this role, you will create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for our clients, supporting them in various tasks while promoting their independence. Your responsibilities will include assisting with self-care, medication compliance, meal preparation, housekeeping, and more. You will also help clients develop decision-making skills, schedule and attend appointments, and engage in their community.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.
• Work in a highly Inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment.
• Approachable leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Introducing our new work schedule: 12-hour shifts with a 3 or 4-day work week. This allows for full-time work with up to 16 days off per month! You can enjoy more than half the year off while still working full-time. Additionally, we allow and encourage you to pick up extra shifts.

Job Types: Full Time

Shifts Available (2 openings):

• Full Time 36: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday 7am-7pm: South Side Des Moines
• Full time 40: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm: Ankney

Pay: $16.00 /hr

* This pay range represents Candeo's average range for this role at the time of posting based on 3 days work schedule (2 weekdays & 1 weekend). Compensation offered will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, Number days works, shift type and site need.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time 30 and above
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO accrual for Full and Part-Time employees

What You Will Do:

• Ensure services to client meet the highest quality possible
• Ensure that client budgeted hours are provided
• Support staff to understand and implement client’s care plan
• Ensure effective relationships between all stakeholders of the organization (clients, staff, P/G/A’s, case managers, etc.)
• Be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all documents and reports relating to the position
• Ensure clients are educated and empowered to make choices about services
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of the client’s Life Plan, in accordance with client’s preferences
• Follow established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and the organization
• Work effectively within a team to enhance service delivery
• Respect the right to privacy of the client, and confidentiality requirements of Candeo
• Use initiative to think creatively, learn, and grow
• Model and use good decision-making skills and accesses appropriate resources to assist in developing quality services for clients
• Attend organizational and client-specific training and provide documentation of certifications required for employment with Candeo
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork including progress notes, billing sheets, time sheets, expense logs, and other required reports
• Maintain documentation of services provided that clearly and legibly reflects the client’s goals, staff intervention and support, client response and progress made

DAILY Department

• 24/7 Services
• Structured 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm & 7pm-7am)
• Follows a 3- or 4-day workweek rotation, allowing full-time hours with many days off per month
• Daily positions exist for daytime, overnight, and 3-day weekend packages
• Pay includes weekday base rates and higher weekend premium rates
• Designed for staff who prefer predictable, consistent shift structures with fewer total working days

Apply now!

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