Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Orange City
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering service programs and support for children, adults, and families with a broad range of needs, including physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual. The organization is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist clients and team members. DSPs provide support to clients based on their individual goals, ensuring their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. This role involves serving individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) is preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Believe that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities.
- Maximize 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
