Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Storm Lake

Hope Haven Inc. • Storm Lake, IA

3d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering programs and support for children, adults, and families across physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual needs. Direct Support Professionals support clients according to their individual goals and help ensure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The position offers an opportunity to begin or change careers in Human Services while making a positive difference in the lives of the people supported.

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 driver’s license.
• Pass a health assessment at hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as requested by regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 in 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, and maximize opportunities for developing relationships with community members.
• Provide support and training as identified in each individual’s service plan, while attending to physical and mental needs. This may include hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, 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, as determined by 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 the clients being supported.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Free $15,000 term life insurance policy.
• 403B retirement plan with an 8% employer match after one year.
• Flexible spending for pretax medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• Supplemental benefits: accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life.
• 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).
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.
• Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
• BVU Partnership Educational Benefits.
• Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED