Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Sioux Center

Hope Haven • Sioux Center, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide support to clients based on their individual goals, ensuring their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. This role serves individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, the primary role is to provide individualized support to help clients grow their skills and confidence, enabling them to live as independently as possible. This involves assisting with activities of daily living, health and safety skills, communication, relationships, and social skills. For individuals with chronic mental health conditions in Home Based Habilitation (Hab) services, DSPs support clients with serious mental illness in managing their symptoms to develop and maintain independent living skills. This includes assisting with medication management, scheduling and attending appointments, maintaining a healthy environment and routine, and using positive coping strategies. The Direct Support Professional position at Hope Haven is a starting point in the Human Services field, offering the opportunity to make a positive difference daily.

Requirements

• High school graduate or ability to obtain GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) preferred, however required for RBSCL, HBH, & My Day HAB services, BA degree in Human Services field preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to complete/pass required medication administration course.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
• Must pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• BA degree in Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• A belief that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities.
• Maximizing opportunities for the development of individual relationships with community members.
• Provide support and training to individuals as identified in the service plan and assure individual’s physical and mental needs are being cared for, which may include hygiene, bathing/showering, toileting, escort, transition time, and mealtime assistance.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
• Complete documentation requirements (client logs, 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 meet the needs of the person being supported.
• Assist individuals in arranging necessary appointments and transportation as needed and assure the appropriate documentation has been completed.
• Promote personal safety and safety measures among team and clients being supported.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Be a TEAM PLAYER by promoting positive communication and working relationships with all team members and the community.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
• 403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
• Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & 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 status of employment
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (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