Join our Achieve Day Program Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)! This position is Full-time, 1st shift 8am - 4 : 30pm at The Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua.
Achieve Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) implement day programs and activities for residents living at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities. Activities include center-based experiences, community trips, and community volunteer activities. T
There are many cool things about my job! I get to form special relationships and bonds with our individuals and see growth as I assist and encourage them - anything from a silly handshake to helping someone learn to talk and better communicate with others, as well as receiving appreciation from the families of our individuals." - T.B.
Opening :
- Achieve Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Location : Mantua, OH in northern Portage County, less than 10 minutes from the I-480 exit in Streetsboro.
- Schedule : 1st Shift, 8am - 4 : 30pm
Qualifications :
High School Diploma / GEDMust be at least 18 years old and have an Ohio Driver's License.CPR and First Aid Certification - free training provided!Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.Must have experience providing personal care which includes changing, bathing, and dressing.Duties :
Responsible for making decisions regarding types of habilitations, prevocational and vocational opportunities and with community service projects, that are developmentally appropriate and accommodating to each person served, then implementing these opportunities.Implement programming as indicated in individuals' Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).Provide suggestions for programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. Document attendance and implementation of programs run in day program.Assist individuals' in participating in community trips. Conduct vocational and habilitative activities as part of a coordinated day program and on the units.Rewards & Benefits :
Competitive Rates - $17.00 / hr shift differentialEarned Wage Access – Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!Bonuses - Earn up to $2000 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working at Hattie Larlham.Paid Training - Learn First Aid / CPR, proper lifting techniques, Hoyer Lifts, how to maneuver a wheelchair, and understand non-verbal cues.Get Recognized – Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!Paid Time Off - Work hard and relax. We all need a vacation every now and then and it's pretty cool when we're paid to relax! PTO is available at 24 hours / week and you get six (6) paid holidays when you're full-time.Wellness - Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month After Hire – multiple Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision Plans, Free Life Insurance Policy, Employer Match Retirement Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and much more.Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career.About : Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.
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