Job · Toledo, IA

Direct Support Professional I (Hourly)

Imagine the Possibilities · $73.8M budget · 1,378 staff · Since 1973

Why Imagine the Possibilities

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities through various services.

  • Imagine the Possibilities, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Cognitive/Mental Health diagnosis who require support to live in their community of choice. The services offered include:HCBS (Home & Community Based Services)…$37M spent in FY2024
  • Crisis Stabilization ServicesThe Crisis and Transition Services program is a community-based service setting with individualized supportive services for mentally ill and dual diagnosed intellectually disabled adults. Services are voluntary and target individuals seeking support to resolve mental health crisis. Our…$4.6M spent in FY2024
  • Employment Services Employment services are designed to offer supported employment opportunities to individuals who have the desire to work in an integrated work setting. Programs include Community Employment Small Group Services (Enclaves), Supported Employment, Selective Placement and Supported Competitive Employment.…$2.1M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$113K–$361K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$58.6M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,378
employees
35 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
69%
of spending
Fine: 69% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+13%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
11 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 11.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1973
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description **Please read the ENTIRE job posting before applying** This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as “medical, social, and supportive services for Iowans with functional, cognitive, and other physical or mental health needs” (Iowa Health & Human Services). Rather than institutionalizing individuals who have these physical and mental health needs, HCBS settings provide these individuals with the opportunity to live and receive services in a way honoring to them and their abilities.

Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities – empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. If you’re passionate about empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As an integral part of the overall care team, you will collaborate with other Direct Support Professionals, Programmers, Supervisors, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible care for those you serve. You will fulfill an individual’s behavioral care plan by creatively strategizing the best way for each individual to reach and exceed their goals.

Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make the difference for those you serve. What Winning Looks Like: While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins – as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to: Goal Development & Individualized Support: Collaborate with the HCBS Supervisor and Programmer to develop individualized goals and provide direct support that focuses on teaching skills, promoting independence, and encouraging participation in community and recreational activities.

Behavioral & Rights-Based Care: Implement approved behavioral strategies to support individuals with challenging behaviors while ensuring rights restrictions are only used when determined by the interdisciplinary team and included in the service plan. Accurate Documentation & Compliance: Complete timely, detailed, and Iowa Code–compliant documentation in Setworks, including all required service information, interventions, and individual responses, ensuring accuracy, legibility, and proper recordkeeping standards.

Direct Care, Safety & Advocacy: Provide safe, respectful, and least-restrictive support in home and community settings while promoting individual choice, independence, dignity, and advocacy for greater self-determination. Medication, Attendance & Professional Responsibility: Administer and document medications following the six rights, maintain reliable attendance (including weekends/holidays), follow call-in procedures, secure coverage when needed, comply with agency policies, complete training, and communicate concerns appropriately. Know We’re For You: We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky – that’s why Imagine is focused on making sure…

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About Imagine the Possibilities

From its Form 990

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