Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Rock Valley

Hope Haven, Inc.; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance - 15k term policy

403B retirement plan with employer 8%

Flex Spending

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking a Children’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Rock Valley, IA. You will support individuals with disabilities to meet personal goals and participate in community activities, while ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional needs are addressed.

You will assist with daily routines, documentation, and transportation as required, under supervision. A valid driver’s license, background checks, and health assessments are all part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must pass medication administration course.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation and proof of state minimum liability insurance.
• Health assessment at time of hire and maintain per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities per the service plan.
• Provide hygiene, mobility, and mealtime assistance as needed.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills.
• Complete client logs and charts by shift end or within 24 hours.
• Help plan and carry out a personalized daily activity schedule.
• Arrange appointments and transportation with proper documentation.
• Promote safety and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Rock Valley

Rock Valley, 1800 19th St, Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide support to our clients based on their individual goals, which always include making sure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. Whether this is your first job or a career change, you’ll find Hope Haven’s Direct Support Professional position is a great way for you to get started in the field of Human Services. You’ll start each day with the intention to make a profound and positive difference, and you’ll end each day doing exactly that.

• 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
• 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

Duties and 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.
• T each 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

Qualifications:

• High school graduate / 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 co urse.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required
• Must pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards .
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Rock Valley, 1800 19th St, Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America