Direct Support Specialist: Empower Others Daily

Hope Haven, Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark

Term Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan with 8% match

Flex Spending

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty

Employee Assistance Program

FMLA

Student Loan Forgiveness

BVU Partnership Educational Benefits

Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Spencer, IA. You will help individuals meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social goals and support them in daily activities, personal care, and community involvement.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, transportation support, and ensuring adherence to service plans and health requirements. Some shifts run 9:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED/HSED.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to complete medication administration course.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Health assessment at time of hire and maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities and develop relationships with community members.
• Provide support and training per the service plan and assist with hygiene, bathing, toileting, escort, transition time, and mealtime.
• Teach self-control and self-management skills per departmental training.
• Complete client logs and charts within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Support individuals in creating and following a daily activity schedule tailored to their needs.
• Arrange necessary appointments and transportation and ensure documentation.
• Promote personal safety and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Sound judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Medication administration course

Valid driver's license

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Spencer, IA. You will help individuals meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social goals and support them in daily activities, personal care, and community involvement.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, transportation support, and ensuring adherence to service plans and health requirements. Some shifts run 9:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package.