Direct Support Professional (DSP) - George

Hope-Haven-Inc.; George (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 29,756,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance $15,000

403B Retirement with 8% match

Flex Spending

Supplemental Benefits

PTO and TML

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty

EAP

FMLA

PSLF Program

BVU Partnership Benefits

Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hope Haven Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help clients achieve personal goals and maintain overall wellbeing. The Overnight shift runs 7:00pm to 7:00am, offering a range of benefits and opportunities to make a positive impact each day.

Responsibilities include providing daily living support, documentation, and transportation assistance while promoting safety and community participation. A high school diploma or GED and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Valid 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

• Help individuals meet physical, mental, emotional, and social needs per service plans.
• Provide support and training based on individual goals and safety procedures.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills per training.
• Complete documentation before the end of shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Assist individuals with daily activities and scheduling, appointments, and transportation.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Sound judgment

Reliable transportation

Background checks clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

We are currently looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help support our clients and team members. 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. 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.

Shift: Overnights 7:00pm-7:00am

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

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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Valid 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 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.