My Day Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Rock Valley
$33,800,000–$35,880,000 year
On-siteRock Valley, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Provide support and training to individuals as identified in service plans, ensuring physical, mental, and emotional needs are met through hygiene, mealtime assistance, and daily activity scheduling. Teach self-management skills, assist with appointments and transportation, and complete required documentation including client logs within 24 hours. Promote personal safety for clients and team members while following all safety procedures. Work Monday through Friday from 8:30a to 2:30p. Hope Haven is an accredited resource offering advocacy and support programs for children, adults, and families across physical, mental, and intellectual needs.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- basic computer skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
- Valid Class driver's license
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training
- 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
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