Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Rock Valley

Hope Haven•Rock Valley, IA

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide support to clients based on their individual goals, ensuring their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The position offers an entry point into Human Services and focuses on making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. The role includes supporting and training individuals according to their service plans, helping them participate in community life and develop relationships, assisting with personal care and daily activities, and promoting safety. Staff also complete required documentation and help arrange appointments and transportation.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma).
Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to complete and pass the required medication administration course.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Pass a health assessment at the time of hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as requested by regulations.
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
Reliable transportation.
Proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Physical strength and flexibility to assist individuals with indoor and outdoor maintenance.
Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.
Physical strength to assist individuals with transfers according to Hope Haven policy.
Ability to maintain balance while moving, while being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat position while keeping the back straight.

Responsibilities

Support the belief that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in societal roles alongside community members without disabilities.
Maximize opportunities for individuals to develop relationships with community members.
Provide support and training as identified in each individual's service plan and ensure physical and mental needs are cared for, including hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escort, transition time, and mealtime assistance.
Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
Complete required documentation, including client logs and charts, according to the service plan and regulations at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
Support individuals in developing and carrying out a daily schedule of activities tailored to their needs.
Assist individuals with arranging necessary appointments and transportation, and ensure appropriate documentation is completed.
Promote personal safety and safety measures among the team and clients being supported.
Follow all safety procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Free $15,000 term life insurance policy.
403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer match after one year.
Flexible spending for pretax medical and dependent care reimbursement.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life benefits.
Paid time off (PTO) and temporary medical leave (TML).
Holidays based on employment status.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave.
Jury duty leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act).
Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program).
BVU Partnership educational benefits.
Pay on demand with Dayforce Wallet.