DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Hours: Afternoons/Evenings & Weekends

Must Have: Driver's License, Vehicle, Auto Insurance

Homewatch CareGivers of Beachwood is looking for that individual who has experience as well as certification in Developmental Disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry. This role has the opportunity for additional hours working with our senior clients as well. Additional duties for the DSP role may include:

• Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
• Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule
• Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments
• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities
• Attention to detail, especially when adhering to specific protocols and rules while carefully following instructions to care for the needs of the client
• Interpersonal skills when working with clients, including having compassion and being sensitive to their emotional needs when they are in extreme distress or pain
• Physical stamina when performing tasks such as lifting or turning their clients

Qualifications: You must have 1 year of DSP Experience, Valid Driver's License, Automobile, Auto Insurance, High school Diploma/ GED, CPR, First Aid, 2 hours Developmental Disabilities (DD) certification class, and a Med Pass 1. We will assist with the 8 hour certification once hired. You must also be able to pass a background test and drug screen.

If you should have any questions, please reach out to Jeffrey Corrigan, Recruiting and Retention Manager at (216) 820 4191.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Willoughby, OH 44096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18