Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhdd-; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Training

Holiday Pay

Insurance

403B Retirement Plan – employer match

Promote from within

Job summary

RHDD is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate in-home and community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Southeast Ohio. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, transportation, and documentation of health needs.

Join a team dedicated to trust, empathy, and community-centered care. Requires high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. RHDD is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License is required (with <6 points).
• Reliable transportation with proof of state minimum auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as housekeeping, meal prep, and shopping.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toilet care.
• Provide transportation to appointments, community activities, and other outings.
• Document and report health concerns or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Develop trust and supportive relationships with individuals served.

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)