My Day Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Spencer

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hope Haven is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental needs in daily living and community activities.

You will provide privacy-respecting support including personal care, scheduling, and transportation assistance while documenting activities and progress. The role emphasizes safety, reliable communication, and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decisions.
• Must pass required medication administration course.
• Valid driver’s license required and able to meet health assessment standards.
• Clearance from background checks as required by service standards.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to participate in daily activities and community involvement.
• Provide care including hygiene, escort, mealtime assistance as per service plan.
• Teach self-management and self-control per training.
• Complete client logs and charts within shift or within 24 hours.
• Assist with scheduling and transportation and document accordingly.
• Promote personal safety and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Medication administration

Driver's license

Health assessment compliance

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

DSPs provide support to our clients based on their individual goals, which always include making sure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. Whether this is your first job or a career change, you’ll find Hope Haven’s Direct Support Professional position is a great way for you to get started in the field of Human Services. You’ll start each day with the intention to make a profound and positive difference, and you’ll end each day doing exactly that.

Hours

9:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
• 403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
• Flex Spending - put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement.
• Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
• Holidays based on status of employment.
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
• BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
• Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A belief that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities. Maximizing opportunities for the development of individual relationships with community members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma)
• 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 driver’s license required
• Must pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical strength and flexibility to assist the individuals with outdoor and indoor maintenance
• Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.
• Physical strength to assist individuals in transferring as per Hope Haven policy.
• Physical ability to maintain balance while moving, while being pushed or pulled, and to lower self to a "half-squat" position while keeping back straight.