Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Pipestone

Hope Haven • Pipestone, MN

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About The Position

Hope Haven is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Pipestone to support clients according to their individual goals and service plans. The role helps ensure each person’s physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. It may suit someone beginning a career in Human Services or changing careers.

DSPs provide personal support and training, help individuals develop and follow daily activity schedules, assist with appointments and transportation, and promote safety. The position requires completing documentation and may involve personal care, including hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, transitions, and mealtime assistance. Starting wage is $16.25 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED/HSED preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 health assessment as requested under regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks 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 in accordance with Hope Haven policy.
• Ability to maintain balance while moving, while being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat while keeping the back straight.

Responsibilities

• 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 mealtime needs as required.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
• Complete client logs, charts, and other required documentation 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.
• Assist individuals in arranging appointments and transportation as needed, and complete appropriate documentation.
• Promote personal safety and safety measures among team members and clients, and follow all safety procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, subject to scheduled hours and eligibility requirements.
• 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 and temporary medical leave.
• Holidays based on employment status.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• BVU Partnership educational benefits.
• Pay on Demand through Dayforce Wallet.

What This Job Offers

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