Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Orange City

Hope Haven • Orange City, IA

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About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support clients according to their individual goals and help ensure that their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The role serves individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. DSPs provide support and training identified in each individual’s service plan, encourage relationships and participation in the community, and help individuals develop and carry out daily activities.

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.
• 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 according to Hope Haven policy.
• Ability to maintain balance while moving or being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat while keeping the back straight.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the belief that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in societal roles alongside community members without disabilities.
• Maximize opportunities for individuals to develop relationships with community members.
• Provide support and training identified in the service plan 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 required client logs, charts, and other documentation at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Support individuals in developing and following a daily schedule of activities tailored to their needs.
• Help individuals arrange necessary appointments and transportation, and ensure 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.
• 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 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).
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed