What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at New Day My Way, LLC.?
At New Day My Way, our Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) provide support afternoon shift between the hours of 2pm-12am to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required. However, experienced DSP's are eligible for higher pay. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve! Opportunities available in Niles and throughout Trumbull County Ohio. Apply on really now.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment for our clients while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
- Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
- Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Providing personal care assistance which includes all ADL's.
- Bringing a smile to the faces of those you serve after an outing together like the Zoo!
Looking for DSP's that wants to be out in the community. Willing to work with an individual with behavioral challenges. Those with current CPI training certificates will get a higher pay rate. Various shifts are available with this individual.
Full & Part time positions available:
- Afternoon shift: full and part time. Shifts vary between 2pm or 3PM-10pm or 11PM. Must be available every other weekend.
- Just weekends available.
Requirements
- Valid High School Diploma or GED*
- Valid Driver’s License*
- No More than 6 points in last two yrs. on your Driver’s License*
- Valid vehicle insurance*
- Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
- Eligible to work in the US.
- Must be able to pass a Background Check
- Must pass the 7 Database Checks
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Commute:
- Niles, OH (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18
