Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Transporter

Job Overview

9:00am-5:00pm during the week & 7:00am-3:00pm on the weekend
Schedule: Off every other Friday/Monday, and working every other weekend

Your Role

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Transporter for Hillcrest Family Services Residential Programs in Dubuque, IA, your primary responsibilities include transporting clients to appointments and providing in-house case coordination and treatment planning for clients. This is a flex position which you will be responsible for providing support to the other Adult and Adolescent residential programs within Hillcrest, as and when needed. In addition, you will:

• Teaching necessary problem solving and independent living skills.
• Providing provision of habilitation services for clients.
• Assuring program treatment plans and IAP’s are updated on a quarterly basis.
• Facilitate social recreation activities within the facility and the community.
• Other DSP responsibilities on down time or if floor coverage is needed.

 

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required (GED or NCR accepted).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Excellent time management, organization and flexibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and professionally.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

What Makes You Stand Out

• Good teamwork mentality and client focused work ethic.
• Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental health challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Prior experience with health care documentation.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

 

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match 
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• On-site primary care
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
  • Free talk therapy
  • $0 Telehealth/urgent care
  • Discounted psychiatry
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

 

About the Program

Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operates several 5 bed group homes and a 60+ bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a steppingstone 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

 

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.  We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

 

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**