Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Growth

Hope Haven, Inc.; Iowa; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flex Spending

EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist clients with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. DSPs support physical, mental, emotional, and social needs per individualized goals in a community setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, documentation, safety procedures, and coordinating transportation. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required; healthcare and retirement benefits are provided as part

Formación

• High school diploma or GED/HSED preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete a medication administration course.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Clear background checks as required by standards.
• Reliable transportation to work.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support per each client’s service plan with focus on holistic well‑being.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care as needed.
• Document client progress and logs within 24 hours or per schedule.
• Support clients in following a tailored daily activity plan.
• Arrange transportation and assist with appointments as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Medication administration training

Driver’s license

Background checks

Reliable transportation

Proof of liability insurance

Educación

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Descripción del empleo

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist clients with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. DSPs support physical, mental, emotional, and social needs per individualized goals in a community setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, documentation, safety procedures, and coordinating transportation. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required; healthcare and retirement benefits are provided as part