Developmental Specialist – Human Services Direct Care

Job overview

The Developmental Specialist – Human Services Direct Care role is onsite in West Des Moines, IA. Pay is $16–$17 per hour. The position supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Link Associates. Link Associates provides direct support to people with varying levels of independence and support needs. The specialist builds knowledge of each person’s preferences and needs to help them remain happy, healthy, and safe. The role contributes to individual well-being by supporting daily needs, community participation, and individualized assistance.

What you'll do

• Work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• provide transportation and accompany people into the community for errands, visits, outings, and events
• learn each person’s preferences, sources of joy, dislikes, and potential behavioral triggers
• provide support suited to individual needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

developmental specialist

human services

west des moines ia

link associates

full-time

monday–friday

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

no evenings

no weekends

direct care

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

community support

$16–$17/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• On-site childcare
• daily pay
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; no evenings or weekends. On-site childcare and daily pay are listed.

About the employer

Link Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.