My Day Direct Support Professional - Sibley

Hope Haven Inc.•Sibley, IA

About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:30pm Direct Support Professionals provide support to our clients based on their individual goals, which always include making sure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The primary role of DSPs working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is to provide individualized support so clients can grow and expand their skills and confidence and live as independently as possible. DSPs do this in a variety of ways, such as supporting clients with activities of daily living, health and safety skills, communication skills, relationship skills, and social skills.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma)
Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to complete/pass required medication administration course.
Valid Class C driver’s license required
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
Reliable transportation.
Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Physical strength and flexibility to assist the individuals with outdoor and indoor maintenance
Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.
Physical strength to assist individuals in transferring as per Hope Haven policy.
Physical ability to maintain balance while moving, while being pushed or pulled, and to lower self to a “half-squat” position while keeping back straight.

Responsibilities

A belief that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities. Maximizing opportunities for the development of individual relationships with community members.
Provide support and training to individuals as identified in the service plan and assure individual’s physical and mental needs are being cared for, which may include hygiene, bathing/showering, toileting, escort, transition time, and mealtime assistance.
Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
Complete documentation requirements (client logs, charts) as determined 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 a daily schedule of activities tailored to meet the needs of the person being supported.
Assist individuals in arranging necessary appointments and transportation as needed and assure the appropriate documentation has been completed
Promote personal safety and safety measures among team and clients being supported. 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 8% employer match after one year
Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement.
Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
Holidays based on status of employment
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet