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 with a broad range of physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual needs. Direct Support Professionals support clients according to their individual goals and help ensure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The role serves individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. Direct Support Professionals provide support and training as specified in each service plan, help individuals develop and follow daily schedules, and assist with personal care, appointments, and transportation. They promote safety, support individuals’ participation in community life and development of relationships, and complete required documentation.
Requirements
- 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.
- Clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals’ participation in societal roles and maximize opportunities to develop relationships with community members.
- Provide support and training identified in service plans and help meet individuals’ physical and mental needs, 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 client logs, charts, and other documentation required by service plans and regulations at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
- Help individuals develop and carry out daily schedules tailored to their needs.
- Assist individuals with arranging appointments and transportation, and ensure required documentation is completed.
- Promote personal safety and safety measures among team members and clients, and follow all safety procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Free $15,000 term life insurance policy.
- 403B 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).
- FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act).
- Student Loan Forgiveness (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
Education Level
High school or GED
