Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Rock Valley
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering programs and support to children, adults, and families. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support clients according to individual goals and help meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. This role offers an opportunity to begin or develop a career in Human Services while making a positive difference in the lives of the people supported. The DSP provides support and training identified in each individual’s service plan, helps develop and carry out a daily schedule, and promotes safety, personal development, and community relationships. Support may include personal care, assistance with meals and transitions, appointments and transportation, and completing required documentation.
Requirements
- High school graduate or hold a 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 hire and maintain an up-to-date assessment as requested by regulations.
- Clear all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Provide 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 or being pushed or pulled, and to lower into a half-squat while keeping the back straight.
Responsibilities
- Support the belief that people with disabilities can fully participate in societal roles alongside other community members, and maximize opportunities for relationships with community members.
- Provide support and training identified in each individual’s service plan and ensure their 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 documentation such as client logs and charts as required by the service plan and regulations, at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
- Help individuals develop and carry out daily activity schedules tailored to their needs.
- Assist individuals with arranging appointments and transportation as needed, and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Promote personal safety and safety measures among the team and the individuals 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 account 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).
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.
- Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
- BVU Partnership educational benefits.
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive compensation and scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
