Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Skills

Hope Haven, Inc.; Spencer (IA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark

Term Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Flex Spending

Supplemental Benefits

PTO and TML

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty

EAP

FMLA

Student Loan Forgiveness

BVU Partnership Educational Benefits

Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities or mental health needs in Spencer, IA. DSPs provide support aligned with individual goals, promoting independence, safety, and community participation.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documentation, transportation coordination, and adherence to service plans. Candidates should have good communication, basic computer skills, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED/HSED 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

• A belief that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities.
• 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

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Medication administration

Driver's license

Background checks

Reliable transportation

Insurance knowledge

Education

High school degree or GED/HSED

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities or mental health needs in Spencer, IA. DSPs provide support aligned with individual goals, promoting independence, safety, and community participation.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documentation, transportation coordination, and adherence to service plans. Candidates should have good communication, basic computer skills, and reliable transportation.