My Day Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Spirit Lake
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 needs. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support clients according to their individual goals and help meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. The position is described as an entry point into Human Services for candidates starting their careers or changing fields. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DSPs provide support and training according to each individual's service plan, help with personal care and daily activities, promote safety and community relationships, and complete required documentation.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma).
- Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in 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.
- Clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- 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 into a half-squat while keeping the back straight.
Responsibilities
- Support the belief that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in societal roles alongside other community members, and maximize opportunities for developing relationships with community members.
- Provide support and training identified in the service plan and ensure individuals' physical and mental needs are cared for, including hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, transition time, and mealtime assistance as needed.
- Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
- Complete required documentation, including client logs and charts, 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 the clients being supported, and follow all safety procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage by 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 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.
- Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
- BVU Partnership educational benefits.
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
