Empowerment-Focused Direct Support Specialist

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hope-Haven-Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions.

The role focuses on meeting physical, mental, emotional, and social needs through personalized support and service plans. DSPs provide hygiene, transportation, daily activities, and documentation support, while promoting safety and well-being for clients under supervision and within established policies.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decisions.
• Must complete/pass required medication administration course.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training per the service plan to meet clients' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.
• Assist with hygiene, bathing/showering, toileting, escort, mealtime, and daily activities as identified.
• Teach self-control and self-management according to departmental training.
• Complete client logs/charts within 24 hours with supervisor approval.
• Support individuals in developing and carrying out a daily schedule of activities.
• Assist with arranging appointments and transportation and ensure documentation is complete.
• Promote personal safety and follow safety procedures with clients and team.

Skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Sound judgment

Medication administration course

Reliable transportation

Education

High school graduate or GED/HSED

Job description

Hope-Haven-Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions.

The role focuses on meeting physical, mental, emotional, and social needs through personalized support and service plans. DSPs provide hygiene, transportation, daily activities, and documentation support, while promoting safety and well-being for clients under supervision and within established policies.