Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Hope Haven
- Orange City, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Benefits: (contingent on hours scheduled and eligibility requirements)
- 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
- 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.
- Be a TEAM PLAYER by promoting positive communication and working relationships with all team members and the community.
- 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 Class C driver's license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
- 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.
- Reliable transportation.
- Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
- 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.