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American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Direct Support Professional

Cedar Rapids, IA · Part-time

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Part-Time or Full-Time Rotating Schedule | Faith-Based Nonprofit | $17.00/hr + sign-on bonus!
Open Interviews: Tues- Thurs, 12 pm- 4 pm

Looking for a career where your compassion truly makes a difference?

Join Crest Services as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and traumatic brain injuries live meaningful, independent lives while building rewarding relationships every day.

For more than 50 years, Crest Services has been a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care in welcoming group home settings throughout Minnesota and Iowa. Our team is known for its supportive culture, meaningful work, and commitment to helping both residents and employees thrive. In our most recent employee engagement survey, team members rated Crest Services as highly engaged, with the majority saying it's a great place to work.

If you're compassionate, dependable, adaptable, and looking for a workplace where you'll feel valued every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working at Crest Services

  • Competitive starting pay of $17.00 per hour
  • Sign-on bonus!
  • Part-time opportunity with a consistent rotating schedule
  • Rotating shifts including Evenings (3:00 PM–11:00 PM), and Overnights (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) and weekend shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00AM)
  • Weekend and overnight availability required; team members work all shift types as part of the rotation
  • Supportive, team-focused culture where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work
  • Paid training—no healthcare experience required
  • Double-time pay for all hours worked on company-recognized holidays
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Hear back within 48 hours of applying

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll build meaningful relationships while helping residents live safely, comfortably, and independently.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
  • Provide compassionate support while encouraging independence
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment
  • Observe and report changes in residents' health or behavior
  • Assist with transportation to appointments, community outings, and recreational activities
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and fellow team members to provide quality, person-centered care

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Previous caregiving, healthcare, DSP, CNA, PCA, home health, or medical experience is preferred but not required—we provide paid training
  • Compassionate, dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented
  • Must be available to work rotating day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy access to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Immediate Wage Access

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

At Crest Services, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a positive, supportive workplace where teamwork, respect, and compassion come first. Whether you're beginning your career in healthcare or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to grow while making a lasting impact on the lives of others every day.

Apply today—we're excited to meet you and typically respond within 48 hours!

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