Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) NEW HIGHER PAY RATE!

Hiring Lead Direct Support Professional in Elyria.

Overtime is paid on any hours over 40 in a week. (Time and a half pay)

Day Shifts and Afternoon Shifts available. Generally Mon-Friday however necessary to cover open shifts could result in working outside of this schedule when needed.

If any overnight hours are picked up, there is a sleep rate between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. of $15.00 and yes, you get to sleep during those hours!

Any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week will be paid at time and one half.

We invite you to apply if you are seeking to enrich other peoples' lives and perpetuate a positive work culture!

Fun and rewarding job!

We have great Benefits for a low cost!

Health, Vision, Dental, Free Life, Additional Voluntary Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance. Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Time, PTO covers Holidays & bereavement. Retirement plan: 100% match for participants up to 3% (match occurs after 1st yr of FT), Free Employee Assistance plan for you and your family, Tuition reimbursement plan, ladder opportunities for those who wish to move up into management.

We are also hiring for regular DSP positions if you do not have experience in the care field for the Lead DSP position. The rate of pay for the regular DSP position is $18.00 an hour for any hours worked outside of the hours of Midnight to 6:00 am; employees may sleep during those hours and the rate of pay for the sleep shift is $15.00 an hour.

Get paid as you go! No more waiting 2 weeks for pay day. You may access a portion of your net pay up to 3 times throughout the pay period in addition to your paycheck. (This is available after your initial paycheck)

We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Drug screens include pre employment, random, & reasonable suspicion.

We provide on the job paid training in this career.

Looking for highly motivated and creative people who wish to help adults with Developmental Disabilities succeed in life. Community Integration and person centered approach is key.

Eligible candidates will be at least 18 yrs old and have a high school diploma/GED. We are a drug free work place.. There are aspects of driving our company vehicles while working with our individuals therefore for most of our positions therefore it's preferable that you have an Ohio Driver's License with less than 6 points and no more than 2 moving violations. If you do not meet that driving requirement please let us know and do not let this deter you from applying. We conduct a post offer pre employment screening that will include completing a driving record check, criminal background check among other checks.

Position Overview

The Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) plays a crucial role in the team, led by the Administrator (DOO) and the President/CEO.

Location: Elyria Ohio Supportive Living Home. This is a critical position requiring on-site work at an assigned home.

Local workday travel with occasional regional, workday travel for meetings, events, conferences and/or to assist with consumer needs throughout, primarily, northern Ohio. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all company-related travel outside of the daily commute to/from home and primary work location. Overnight travel is extremely rare and voluntary.

Emergency calls/messages may be after usual office hours. While many emergencies can be addressed by phone/video during off hours, occasionally, the Lead DSP may need to report in-person to assigned homes to assist in these situations. Participates in a regular rotation of being the designated weekend on-call contact for homes and must be accessible during these times.

Overview:

Provides care and services to consumers with intellectual/developmental disabilities in supportive living homes. Provides mentoring and leadership to peer Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the assigned home. Assists the Supportive Living Manager in ensuring assigned homes comply with Ohio DODD and Medicaid Certification standards and regulations as an agency provider of waiver services. Inspires and leads staff by example, showing positivity and involving them in the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.

Feel free to submit your resume however additionally our online application must be completed before we can interview you.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNNSJX5 *please copy and paste that link into a browser on a computer, tablet or smart phone to complete the application.

We are a faith-based organization however we do not discriminate on the basis of someone's religion or lack of religion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance? (You will be required to provide transportation for clients during shift sometimes but will be paid mileage reimbursement)
• Do you have a valid OH driver's license with less than 6 points?
• Have you had a driver's license for at least three years?
• Does your valid Ohio Driver's license have no more than 2 moving violations in the past three years?
• You will be required to pass a criminal background check, driver's record check, drug screen and several other checks by state requirements. Will you pass all of these? If not, please give details. If you have a conviction, please provide the date and Ohio Revised code for the conviction.
• Physical requirements: Exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently, or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Sit, stand/walk, climb stairs, squat/kneel, twist, bend/stoop. Are you able to perform the following physical requirements of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Along with the physical aspect of this position, there are requirements within this job that includes documentation, organization and effective and clear and professional communication skills. How do you describe your skill levels in these areas?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20