Entry Level Transitional Age Youth Professional (DSP)

Optimae values diversity and we encourage everybody, including those from traditionally overlooked identity groups, to apply.

Optimae LifeServices is hiring a full-time Entry Level Transitional Age Youth Professional (DSP) for Adel. This position is Monday-Friday 4PM-12AM. Applicants should be caring, creative, and passionate about working with youth (16-20) experiencing Mental Illness, Intellectual, and/or Developmental Disabilities. If you want more than a job, join our team where you can make a difference by assisting in teaching life skills and advocating for individuals in a community based setting.

Qualifications:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance
• Be able to pass a required background check which includes Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, criminal record, and driving record checks

Duties:
• Supporting our customer’s social and learning environment
• Assisting with activities of daily living
• Supporting our customers to achieve their personal goals
• We are looking for self-directed individuals with characteristics of compassion, patience, and problem solving skills.
• No experience necessary

We offer a wide array of benefits to full time staff including:
• Company paid life insurance
• Holiday premium pay
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off

A Note Regarding Experience:

Are you excited about this role, but don’t feel that your past experience fits perfectly with every qualification in the job description? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate to join the Optimae family!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
• Adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person