DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Direct Care Staff-To empower, guide, educate, and assist developmentally disabled individuals living in the community to learn those skills which allow them to develop to their fullest potential.

Environment: Primary - Individual residences, rural and urban; may include exposure to cigarette smoke and common household pets. Secondary - Community/social events, Community Services, Retail establishments, medical offices/facilities.

Physical Demands: Physical activity related to normal household chores; Physical assistance with mobility and transfers may be required according to specific individual's needs to include: lifting, crouching, bending, pushing and periods of standing, sitting or driving in excess of 30 minutes.

Equipment: Operation of appliances related to normal household environment; Adaptive equipment as required, including but not limited to: wheelchairs, electric lifts, safety/protective gear, physical braces/ supports and communication devices.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Drivers' license
• Dependable transportation with current automobile liability insurance
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Submit to and Pass criminal background check
• Successful completion of employer provided training

Skills and Aptitudes: Learn practices of supported living services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including:

• Understanding and implementing services according to an established support plan
• Consistently monitoring and accurately documenting services and activities
• Communicating with verbal and non-verbal individuals
• Responding supportively and empathetically to individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Maintaining a calm, supportive demeanor in crisis situations

Additional Responsibilities;

• Complete support documentation such as witness statements and data/mileage sheets within stated time frames as needed..
• Assist individuals in reporting maintenance problems to their landlord and making contact with a county case manager, guardians, and significant others
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, ISP meetings, and other meetings as assigned by the Residential Coordinator
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Residential Coordinator

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18