--- title: Direct Support Professional at Hope Haven description: Hope Haven is hiring for the Direct Support Professional role in Sheldon, IA. Pays $15K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/direct-support-professional-at-hope-haven-01a1c935-8336-724f-a687-86a49562ab34 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Hope Haven as Direct Support Professional in Sheldon, IA. Pays $15K per year. Temporary role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/43bvjq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Hope Haven | | **Location** | Sheldon, IA | | **Salary** | $15K/yr | | **Type** | Temporary | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 63 days ago (2026-09-12), reposted 2 times | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Hope Haven. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Hope Haven. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $32,000 – $37,000 a year (median $35,000). ## Description **Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual.** We are currently looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help support our clients and team members. Direct Support Professionals provide support to our clients based on their individual goals, which always include making sure their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are met. As a DSP you will have the opportunity to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions. **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Provide support and training to individuals as identified in the service plan and assure individual’s physical and mental needs are being cared for - 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 or 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.  - Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.    - Reliable transportation.  - Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.  **Benefits:**  - 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 **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.   **If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards.** ## Skills - Balance Sheet - C - Self-Control - Safety Procedures - Basic Computer Skills - Medication Administration - Human Resources - Self-Management - Background Vetting / Investigations - Communication ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Bereavement/Mental Health Leave - Medical Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Home & Community Care jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Direct Support Professional jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/home-and-community-care/direct-support-professional?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Iowa](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22952 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)