My Day Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Spencer
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 (DSPs) support clients according to their individual goals and help ensure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The role offers an opportunity to enter or build a career in human services while making a positive difference in clients’ lives. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DSPs provide support and training as outlined in individual service plans, assist with personal care and daily activities, promote safety and community inclusion, and complete required documentation.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
- Ability to complete and pass the required medication administration course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass a health assessment at hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as requested under regulations.
- Must obtain clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- 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 in accordance with Hope Haven policy.
- Ability to maintain balance while moving or being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat position while keeping the back straight.
Responsibilities
- Promote the belief that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in societal roles alongside other community members, and maximize opportunities for developing relationships within the community.
- Provide support and training to individuals as identified in their service plans and help ensure their physical and mental needs are met.
- Assist with hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, transition time, and mealtimes as needed.
- Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
- Complete required client logs, charts, and other documentation 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 daily activity schedules tailored to their needs.
- Help individuals arrange necessary appointments and transportation, and ensure appropriate documentation is completed.
- Promote personal safety and safety measures among the team and clients, and 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.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- BVU Partnership Educational Benefits.
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
