Companion Care/Direct Support Professional-Ross County, Ohio (Residential)

Scioto Trails; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Scioto Trails in Chillicothe, OH seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide direct services and supports to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe living environment, assisting with bathing, personal hygiene, meals, and household tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and insurance, and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid orientation and training.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a good driving record.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a sincere desire to provide direct service and support to persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to make sound judgments, work as a team member, and exchange constructive feedback with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and supports to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, bathing, personal hygiene, and meal preparation.
• Complete various household tasks and supervise, teach, and assist the individual to foster independence, choice and empowerment.

Job description

Do you want to make a DIFFERENCE in someone's life? Become a Direct Support Professional!

No experience necessary! Paid orientation and training!

Paid Training!

We currently have openings in Chillicothe. Must have a high school diploma or GED, valid drivers license, automobile insurance, and be available to work evenings and weekends.

About Scioto Trails - Scioto Trails is a company dedicated to providing the highest quality services to the individuals we serve. We pride ourselves on selecting quality staff and provide them with the tools and knowledge needed to be successful through our extensive orientation process. Well trained, compassionate staff equates to high quality outcomes for everyone that we serve.

Our Mission - It is our mission to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve, one individual at a time. With the application of sound principles such as compassion, fairness, integrity and respect for human dignity, we can provide a positive living environment for those we care for as well as providing a welcoming work environment where each employee can find much success and satisfaction.

Job Description - Direct Support Professionals are responsible to provide direct services and supports to the individual with developmental/intellectual disabilities, including, but not limited to: assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, bathing, personal hygiene, meal preparation and completion of various household tasks; and supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. Think of a DSP as everything you do in your life - this career is helping another person do that exact thing!

Must Possess all of the Following - A sincere desire to provide direct service and support to persons with developmental/intellectual disables; ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities; ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in services; ability to exchange support, constructive criticism, and ideas with other staff members.

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k)
• PTO (paid-time-off)
• Promotion Opportunities

Minimum Requirements -

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 21 year of age
• Valid driver's license, personal liability insurance, and a good driving record
• Be able to pass a criminal background check

Scioto Trails is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer!