Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives Daily

Hope Haven, Inc.; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Retirement

Flexible Spending

Supplemental Benefits

PTO & Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty

Employee Assistance

FMLA

PSLF Program

Educational Benefits

Pay on Demand

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help our clients achieve personal goals and meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs through individualized support.

This role provides meaningful work, ongoing training, and the chance to make a positive impact across our programs for children, adults, and families within our broad human services offerings.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED/HSED preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must 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

• 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

Judgment

Medication course

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help our clients achieve personal goals and meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs through individualized support.

This role provides meaningful work, ongoing training, and the chance to make a positive impact across our programs for children, adults, and families within our broad human services offerings.