Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Rock Rapids
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering programs and support for children, adults, and families across physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual needs. The organization is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support clients and team members. Direct Support Professionals provide individualized support based on clients’ 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. It involves providing support and training in accordance with service plans, assisting with personal care and daily activities, promoting community participation and relationships, and helping maintain client and team safety.
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 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 in accordance with Hope Haven policy.
- Ability to maintain balance while moving or being pushed or pulled, and to lower oneself to a half-squat position while keeping the back straight.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals’ participation in societal roles alongside community members without disabilities and maximize opportunities for relationships with community members.
- Provide support and training as identified in the service plan and ensure individuals’ physical and mental needs are cared for, 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 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 schedules of activities tailored to their needs.
- Assist individuals with arranging 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 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 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
