Direct Support Professional

OneWell; Perrysburg (OH); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OneWell Health Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Perrysburg, OH to provide person-centered support to individuals with IDD and Autism in home and community settings. You will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure health and safety.

You will document ISPs, help with personal care, monitor well-being, and communicate with families and care teams. Training on DODD, Medicaid HCBS, HIPAA, and agency policies will be provided.

Qualifikationen

• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Ohio DODD-required training.
• Medication administration certification when assigned.
• Additional agency-required training.

Aufgaben

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care, promoting independence.
• Provide medication support when assigned.
• Support skill development and community participation.
• Implement ISPs and behavior support strategies.
• Monitor health and safety needs and maintain documentation.
• Communicate with families and care teams; participate in training and quality improvement.
• Ensure services are delivered with dignity and respect, in compliance with policies.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Accurate documentation

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Ohio DODD-required training

Medication administration certification

Agency-required training

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional in Perrysburg, OH.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Home Health
Location: Ohio
Employment Type: Flexible
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Ohio labor regulations.

About Our Company

OneWell Health Care and its affiliated companies are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings throughout the United States.

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person-centered support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism by assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, ensuring health and safety, and supporting community inclusion. The DSP delivers compassionate care in home and community-based settings while respecting each individual's dignity, choices, rights, and personal goals.

Position Scope

The DSP provides direct care and support services under the guidance of supervisors and care team members. This position is responsible for implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs), assisting with personal care, supporting skill development, monitoring health and behavior, maintaining documentation, and promoting quality of life in accordance with Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), Medicaid, and agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person-centered support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, medication support, mobility, skill development, and community participation. The DSP implements Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavior support strategies, monitors health and safety needs, maintains a supportive environment, completes required documentation, communicates with families and care teams, supports recreational and personal goals, participates in training and quality improvement activities, and ensures services are delivered with dignity, respect, and in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Frameworks

The DSP must comply with:

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) requirements.
• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) requirements for developmental disability services.
• Ohio Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver requirements.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCBS Final Rule.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Ohio mandatory reporting requirements.
• Agency policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

The DSP must maintain strict confidentiality of participant information, medical records, personal data, and agency information in accordance with HIPAA, Ohio privacy laws, and agency policies. Unauthorized disclosure may result in disciplinary action.

Documentation Requirements

The DSP is responsible for completing:

• Daily service notes and activity documentation.
• Electronic documentation with GPS verification when applicable.
• Health and behavioral observations.
• Incident and unusual occurrence reports.
• Medication documentation when applicable.
• Timesheets and scheduling records.
• Other records required by DODD, Medicaid, and agency policies.

Certifications

Required:

• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Completion of Ohio DODD-required training.
• Medication administration certification when assigned.
• Additional agency-required training.

Clearances

• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation