What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Welcome House, Inc?
Welcome House is looking for DSPs to join our TEAM!
We have positions across Cuyahoga County.
Why be a Direct Support Professional?
Being in direct support means giving the people we serve the same experiences and opportunities as all others. As a DSP you will work hands-on with our clients who are living with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Direct Support Professionals make a difference in the world that is measured in smiles and laughs! We will train you, no experience in health care is needed.
Also, how many jobs allow you to make a real impact and pay you to play games, make crafts, do puzzles, go to parks, vacation trips, etc?
What do you get? How about:
Set schedules
Benefits with health, dental, & vision available*
Company paid life insurance*
Vacation and sick time*
$1,000 employee referral bonus*
Company paid short & long term disability*
Tuition reimbursement*
Gym membership reimbursement*
403b with matching*
Other voluntary benefits available
Pay advance available through OnShift Wallet
*with qualifying schedules
REQUIREMENTS:
· Desire to help people with various disabilities
· High school diploma or GED
· Current Ohio Driver’s License with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.
· Auto insurance
· Complete a criminal background check
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote good hygiene and grooming for residents. Assist with personal care (bathing, showering, toileting, shaving, dental & nail care, etc.).
- Administer and supervise the residents in the taking of medications and treatments and record those activities under the direction of a nurse.
- Actual duties may vary according to the client’s needs, specific assignment, or work site.
- Maintain, record, and review required documentation regarding the personal progress and skill development of each resident and provide recommendations regarding the residents to the Program Coordinator
- Implement and document interventions as prescribed by the Individual Service Plan (ISP), Program Coordinator, or the QDDP.
- Transport residents to and from activities outside the home. May represent them at support services, including medical appointments, in coordination with the nurse.
- Responsible for the security, domestic chores, and light maintenance tasks; both inside and outside the home. Provide guidance and assistance to the residents in the completion of household chores.
- Advise maintenance staff of any needed repairs that cannot be done by the on-site staff.
- Maintain the facility food and non-food inventories.
- Promptly report major unusual incidents to the Manager or member on the Administration Team, and accurately complete an Unusual Incident Report (UIR).
- Will become and remain aware of Welcome House Policies and Procedures; as well as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances.
