Community Connector (DSP) - Day Program

Help Foundation, Inc.; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $16.50/hr

Up to $17.50/hr with certifications

OnDemand Pay

Paid Time Off + 10 holidays

401(k) immediate matching after 6 mo

Referral bonus $200

Weekdays 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

Job summary

HELP Foundation is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults in day programs and community activities in Ohio. responsibilities include daily living support, health monitoring, and transportation using agency vehicles. The role emphasizes respect for dignity, data collection, and community engagement.

Starting pay is competitive with up to $17.50 per hour based on certifications, and benefits start after 30 days. Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM with no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for interactions with participants.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read and write clearly and accurately.
• Flexible and reliable team player with a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure enrichment and learning opportunities daily for participants.
• Provide direct daily shift coverage and assist with activities of daily living.
• Develop community connections and transportation to activities.
• Administer medications and monitor health needs per protocol.
• Document services accurately and report incidents promptly.
• Assist with household tasks and program tasks as assigned.
• Follow ISP and Behavior Support Plans and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Reading & writing

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points

About HELP Foundation:

HELP is our passion! For more than 50 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.

What HELP offers our Community Connectors (DSPs):

• Starting pay of $16.50 with the opportunity to earn up to $17.50 per hour based on certifications
• Access to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand Pay
• A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
• Referral bonus of $200 paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service
• Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM - No weekends

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Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Site Leader performs duties related to the overall care of consumers in assigned day support or vocational program. Must be able to successfully complete all of the functions and competencies associated with this position as well as other duties as they may be assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Assure individuals have opportunities for enrichment, learning and skill development daily within the program and community offering daily opportunities for individuals to connect with people outside of the program and access the community around them.
• Consistently acts with the utmost respect for human dignity and human rights, safeguarding the confidentiality of program participants and advocating with individuals for the advancement of their rights and recognition within the community.
• Provide direct daily shift coverage in program, aiding with activities of daily living as identified in the ISP (Individual Support Plan), maintaining required ratios, following scheduled assignments away from the program and implementing program routines to assist participants in connecting effectively in their community.
• Develop community connections that result in supportive relationships as well as enrichment activities.
• Responsible for providing transportation using agency vehicles (including 15-passenger vans) to and from individuals' residence and community integration.
• Work with the individual to assess interests and needs and implementing what is important to and for the individual.
• Work with program management to develop and teach curriculum based on age-appropriate activities, ongoing learning, and healthy lifestyles.
• Help program participants develop new health, wellness, and life skills (i.e., exercise, reading and math skills, money counting, cooking).
• Provide consistent and accurate implementation of individual and program protocols, completing required data collection in a timely fashion. Use information to track progress and continually build skills.
• Assure individuals have access to volunteer opportunities that meet their needs and interests, providing the necessary accommodations within the community.
• Provide active treatment, emotional and health-related services including administering medications, assisting in breathing treatments, checking vitals to monitor overall health, recording medical histories, and assisting with any required medical equipment. Accurately administering medication and following and maintaining MARS.
• Assist with providing basic personal care and grooming, including bathing/personal hygiene, basic hair care and getting dressed and other assistance to consumers
• Transport consumers in Agency and/or personal vehicles
• Responsible for administrative task associated with providing support.
• Immediately report ALL incidents or accidents (UIR and MUI situations) to the Site Leader.
• Accurately, legibly, and cohesively document all services provided to consumers
• Maintain a clean and safe facility and ensure the safety and well being of the consumers at all times
• Involve consumers in community and recreation-based activities
• Assist with and or complete program tasks such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, vacuuming, and others
• Exhibit acceptable work standards and immediately correct actions that do not meet Agency standards.
• Make sure that ISP’s and Behavior Support Plans are followed.
• Come to work on time, in the proper attire prepared to work
• Ensure compliance with applicable licensure regulations, actively participate in staff meetings, and required trainings are current.
• Adjust work hours as required for effective operation of the program
• All other related tasks as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of work experience preferably in a care providing role, or exposure to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or a combination of experience and education
• Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skills
• Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner
• Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points
• Med Pass Certification preferred.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of work experience preferably in a care providing role, or exposure to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or a combination of experience and education
• Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skills
• Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner
• Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.