Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives Daily

Hope Haven, Inc.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Flex Spending

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. in Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist clients and team members. DSPs help clients meet physical, mental, emotional and social needs, following individual goals and service plans, with a focus on enabling participation in daily activities.

Hours are 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role offers a range of benefits including health insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, life insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license required; background checks clearance required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. in Iowa is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist clients and team members. DSPs help clients meet physical, mental, emotional and social needs, following individual goals and service plans, with a focus on enabling participation in daily activities.

Hours are 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role offers a range of benefits including health insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, life insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match