Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Sibley

Hope Haven • Sibley, IA

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About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support clients according to their individual goals, ensuring 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 according to each person’s service plan, help clients develop relationships and participate in community life, and support daily activities, personal care, safety, and appointments.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED/HSED is 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 required.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical strength and flexibility to assist individuals with outdoor and indoor maintenance.
• 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, while being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat position while keeping the back straight.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving their individual goals and meeting their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.
• Promote the belief that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in societal roles alongside community members without disabilities.
• Maximize opportunities for individuals to develop relationships with community members.
• Provide support and training as identified in the service plan, including assisting with hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, transitions, and mealtimes as needed.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
• Complete required client logs and charts according to the service plan and regulations, by the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Support individuals in developing and carrying out daily schedules tailored to their needs.
• Help individuals arrange necessary appointments and transportation, and complete appropriate documentation.
• Promote personal safety among clients and team members 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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