Children's Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Rock Valley

• 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 / 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 Class C 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.   
• Reliable transportation. 
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage. 

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.