Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Mantua

Hattie Larlham; Mantua Township (OH); On-site; USD 2,213,940 - 3,153,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start at $19.48/hr + shift differential

Access earned wages before payday

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance for full-time staff

Generous employer match retirement program

Paid holidays

Annual Paid Time Off

Employee recognition programs

No uniforms required

Acceptance of tattoos and fun colored hair

Job summary

A not-for-profit disability service organization is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at their Mantua location in Ohio. As a DSP, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills and maintaining communication with families. This role offers flexible full-time or part-time shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and medical plans. All candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Preferred education of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with everyday living skills like bathing and eating.
• Document accomplishments and attend related meetings.
• Maintain communication with family members about individuals' progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and team members.
• Be punctual and committed to care responsibilities.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Reliability

Punctuality

Commitment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference? Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our Mantua location by creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where individuals can thrive.

"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." - T.B.

Rewards & Benefits

• Start at $19.48 / hour + shift differential.
• EWA: Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire.
• Life insurance at no cost to you for full-time staff.
• Generous employer match retirement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Six (6) paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• Up to 128 hours of annual Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment for full-time staff.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• No uniforms required.
• Tattoos, body piercing, and fun colored hair are accepted.

Opening

• Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Location: Mantua, OH in northern Portage County, less than 10 minutes from the I-480 exit in Streetsboro.
• Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule:
  • 1st Shift: 6:30am-3:00pm
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm
  • Every other weekend and holiday required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old

Duties

• Help with everyday living skills such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments.
• Document accomplishments and attend meetings and trainings regarding persons served.
• Maintain contact with family members and provide updates of their loved ones.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals and work together as a team.
• Know that reliability, punctuality and commitment to this job are very important in providing the best care to our persons served.

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.