Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhdd Inc; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Holiday Pay

Insurance

403B Match

Promotion from within

Job summary

RHDD is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community in Southeast Ohio. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, transportation, and health-related duties while documenting care and reporting concerns to supervision.

Ideal candidates bring a High School Diploma or GED, are at least 18, hold a valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Reliable transportation to work locations and community-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and in the community.
• Assist with daily living activities such as housekeeping, meal prep, and budgeting.
• Support with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and positioning.
• Provide transportation to appointments, outings, and activities.
• Document and administer medication and health-related tasks as directed.
• Report health and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals served.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Reliable transportation

18 years or older

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What will you be doing?

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you could be wearing many hats. A DSP provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and out in the community.
You could be teaching the individuals we serve how to complete a given task.
You could be assisting the individuals with daily living activities which may include housekeeping, meal and menu prep, grocery shopping, day to day finances etc.
You could be assisting the individuals with personal hygiene examples include but not limited to: bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing, feeding toileting and positioning when necessary.
You could be providing transportation for the individual to delegated activities. Which could include, but not limited to doctor appointments, outings into the community, shopping and vacations.
You could be documenting and administering medication and health related tasks.
You could be reporting to your supervisor any suspected need of medical attention, evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues.
You could be gaining a friend to the individuals. They will see you as someone they can trust. They could even become like an extended family.

Why join our team?

Family, Trust, Empathy and Kindness are not just words at RHDD. They are the heart of our mission and values. When challenges arise, we look to solve them with Honest, Caring and Compassionate Conversations, Creativity and Teamwork. We are a private, not‑for profit serving people with a developmental disability in Southeast Ohio.

Current employees of RHDD are speaking about the work they do. Let’s read a few examples about their experiences:

“I like working at RHDD because it’s a family atmosphere. Every day you learn something new. It’s a challenge. It’s been a great experience and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.” - L.M.

“Our folks look at you and see you as you see them. They love you for who you are. - J. H.”

“At the end of the day knowing what I do makes a difference, it’s why I do what I do.” D. W.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License (with less than six (6) points).
• Reliable transportation with current proof of state minimum auto insurance, most positions require use of personal automobile during work hours

Benefits

• 100% Paid Training
• Holiday Pay
• Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan – employer match after one (1) year of employment. Can start contribute starting on day one (1) of employment.
• Promote from within the company.

RHDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)