Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Supporting Independence, LLC. has shifts available for FT and PT DSP positions in the Springfield and South Charleston areas.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with less than 6 points, an insured vehicle and a clean criminal background check.

Duties:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Administer medications and monitor health conditions
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors
• Assist with meal planning and preparation
• Assist individuals with everyday purchases
• Accompany individuals to appointments and community outings
• Document and report any changes in behavior or health status
• Cooperating with remote support personnel to ensure uninterrupted services

Skills:

• Experience in senior care, patient care, assisted living, dementia care, behavior management, nursing home, home care, or hospice care
• Familiarity of the rights of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Compassionate and patient demeanor

Full-Time work for Supporting Independence, LLC is a base schedule that has 30 hours and over.

Full-Time Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance / Life Insurance Retirement Plan / Paid Training / Paid Time Off

Part-Time work for Supporting Independence, LLC is a base schedule that has 20-29 hours.

Part-Time Benefits include: Elected Life Insurance / Retirement Plan / Paid Training / Paid Time Off

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the individuals being supported.

Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience in senior care, patient care, assisted living, dementia care, behavior management, nursing home, home care, or hospice care. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to do a background check?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• Do you have current car insurance?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Med. Admin. Cert (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, OH 45503 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18