Direct Support Professional

Job Details

Job Location

Administration and Main Offices - Dubuque, IA

Position Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level

High school diploma or GED

Travel Percentage

Up to 10%

Job Shift

All Shifts

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

About the Program

Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operatesseveral 3-5 bed group homes and a 60+ bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a stepping stone from hospitalizations to independent living, these programs provide supervision in a safe, secure, and protected environment, with the following support:

• 24 hour staffing and supervision
• Individual counseling and care coordination
• Mental health support
• Medication management
• Social and community integration
• Physical and emotional health development
• Recreational activities (structured and unstructured)
• Daily living skills education and instruction

Your Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), your primary responsibility is to provide aid to people who suffer from a variety of disabilities. In addition, you will:

• Keep the patient safe from health hazards
• Monitor individuals behavior toward themselves and others, and maintain patients' records of progress
• Help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money
• Listen to report before or soon after the start of your shift, and pass along report to oncoming staff
• Assist with choke patrol, ensure oversite of eating and diet adherence, and collaborate with nursing for concerns

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or NCR accepted) required
• Medication Manager/Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 4 months of employment, and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

What Makes You Stand Out

• Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental illness
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet agency driving requirements
• Prior experience with health care documentation

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Staff development and training

Additional Information

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job posting are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. A complete list of job duties may be requested at any time during the job application process. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screening. EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled