Direct Support Professional - Caring Residential Care (FT/PT)

North Community Counseling Centers, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Community Counseling Centers, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide in-house care within our Next Generation Program FT.

The residential homes support adults with mental health and substance use concerns, requiring dedicated staff for 5 days per week across three shifts. Responsibilities include health and safety oversight, medication administration, meal preparation, menu planning, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and activity planning.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with mental health clients, preferred but not required.
• Able to pass a background check and drug test.
• CPR Required (We offer Training!).
• AD&D insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of our clients
• Administer medications
• Cook healthy meals, per State regulations/guidelines
• Confirm that food is available to coordinate with the weekend and holiday menus.
• Complete balanced weekly menus for 2 weeks.
• Clean and maintain the office area and common areas of the home.
• Hourly house checks: Being aware of the whereabouts of every resident on the hour.
• Assist residents assigned to you with completion of their ADLs and maintenance of their room.
• Ensure the bathrooms are clean at the end of your shift.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining room areas are clean at the end of your shift, all dishes are put away, tables and counter tops are cleaned off.
• Plan and implement activities
• Maintain residents schedule for your shift.
• Supervise client medication, charting all incoming medications, coordination with nurse and case manager regarding medication compliance. Behavior documentation
• Communicate with co-workers and house managers about concerns or activities completed/need completed throughout the shift
• Maintain required certifications and training
• Monitor medical needs of the individual(s)
• Provide behavioral intervention, as needed
• Serve as a role model of appropriate behavior and social skills in the home and the community
• Conduct additional services requested by our consumer or their service team that may improve their quality of life, health and safety

Skills

CPR

Background check

Drug test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

North Community Counseling Centers, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide in-house care within our Next Generation Program FT.

The residential homes support adults with mental health and substance use concerns, requiring dedicated staff for 5 days per week across three shifts. Responsibilities include health and safety oversight, medication administration, meal preparation, menu planning, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and activity planning.