Compassionate Direct Support Professional Independent Living

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Family Services LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with special needs at the individual's residence. The role emphasizes patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills while coaching independent living and daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, medications, budgeting, transportation, and community activities. Both full‑time and part‑time shifts are available at NEW HOUSE locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coaches the individual around their home.
• Coaching in completing basic hygiene tasks.
• Oversees any required exercises and activities.
• Ensures that individuals take their prescribed medications.
• Prepares meals that adhere to special dietary considerations.
• Coaches with light cleaning and housework.
• Coaches individual how to adopt basic independent living skills.
• Helps individual learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks.
• Providing support and assistance during daily activities.
• Meets with Life Coach to discuss needs of individuals.
• Provides transportation to bowling, the grocery store, and other necessary locations.
• Serves as a companion for the individual who live alone.
• Organizes activities for individual.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

First aid

Attention to detail

Communication

Listening

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Family Services LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with special needs at the individual's residence. The role emphasizes patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills while coaching independent living and daily activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, medications, budgeting, transportation, and community activities. Both full‑time and part‑time shifts are available at NEW HOUSE locations.