Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Pipestone

Hope Haven Inc. • Pipestone, MN

6d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Hope Haven is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support clients and team members. DSPs provide support based on each individual's goals and help ensure that their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The role is suitable for someone beginning a career in human services or making a career change.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED/HSED is preferred.
• 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 Class C driver's license.
• Pass a health assessment at hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as required 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 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

• Provide support and training as identified in the service plan, and help ensure individuals' physical and mental needs are met, 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 required documentation, such as client logs and charts, as specified by the service plan and regulations, by the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Support individuals in developing and following a daily activity schedule tailored to their needs.
• Assist individuals with arranging necessary appointments and transportation, and ensure the appropriate documentation is completed.
• 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 hours scheduled 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 benefits, including accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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