My Day Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Rock Valley
About The Position
Hope Haven is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support clients according to their individual goals and help ensure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. The role supports people with disabilities in participating fully in community life and developing relationships with community members. It may be suitable for someone beginning a career in Human Services or making a career change. The position runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DSPs provide support and training identified in each person’s service plan, assist with daily activities and personal care as needed, and complete required documentation. The role also includes helping individuals arrange appointments and transportation, promoting safety, and following applicable procedures and regulations.
Requirements
- High school graduate or a GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
- Valid Class driver’s license.
- Pass a health assessment at hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as requested by regulations.
- Clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals’ participation in societal roles and maximize opportunities to develop relationships with community members.
- Provide support and training as identified in the service plan and ensure individuals’ physical and mental needs are cared for.
- Assist with hygiene, bathing or showering, toileting, escorting, transition time, and mealtime as needed.
- Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training.
- Complete required documentation, including client logs and charts, at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
- Help individuals develop and carry out a daily schedule 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 the team 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 account 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 and Medical Leave Act).
- Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
- BVU Partnership Educational Benefits.
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
