What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Erie Residential Living Inc.?
Your Mission:
As a Direct Service Professional, you’re a real-life superhero, dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities to live their best lives. Whether you're offering a helping hand or a listening ear, you’re making a difference in ways that matter!
Your Superpowers:
Empathetic Communicator: Build strong, positive relationships with the individuals you support, always ready to listen, understand, and respond with kindness.
Personal Care Partner: Assist with daily living activities, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and meal prep, ensuring individuals maintain their dignity and independence.
Creative Activity Guru: Plan and lead fun, engaging activities that promote socialization, skill development, and personal growth—arts and crafts, music, outdoor adventures, you name it!
Health & Wellness Champion: Help with medication reminders, meal planning, and exercise routines, supporting individuals in achieving their health goals.
Home Manager Extraordinaire: Assist with light housekeeping, organizing, and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment for everyone. Your attention to detail is key!
Travel Buddy: Provide transportation to appointments, social events, day program and community outings, ensuring safe, stress-free travel with a side of fun.
Schedule Coordinator: Help individuals stay on top of their appointments, routines, and activities, making sure they live a structured and fulfilling day-to-day life.
Behavioral Support Specialist: Use your knowledge and skills to create a positive, calm environment, offering guidance and support for managing challenging behaviors and fostering growth.
Advocate & Cheerleader: Encourage and celebrate each individual’s progress, providing emotional support and advocating for their needs and goals—because everyone deserves to shine!
Community Connector: Help individuals build meaningful connections with their community, whether it’s through volunteering, attending events, or simply spending time with friends.
Do you love working as an STNA or Home-Health Aide? Are you ready to change lives while having a blast? Your journey as a PRN Direct Service Professional awaits!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sandusky, OH 44870: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
