Direct Support Professional DSP Parttime

ADVOCATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement

Paid time off

Referral program

Competitive pay

Job summary

ADVOCATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to implement behavior support plans. You will also collect data, complete logs, and support daily living activities.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, transporting clients when needed, and ensuring safety and inclusion in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medication, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living per Behavior Support Plan or ISP.
• Implement behavior analysis teaching strategies for skill development and behavior reduction.
• Maintain safety with arm’s length/awake and alert posture during shifts.
• Provide recreation, teach functional communication, and promote community inclusion.
• Transport clients in a personal vehicle as needed to BSP/ISP goals.
• Complete daily data, timesheets, and logs as required by the team.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the home/facility.

Skills

Data entry

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Transport clients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Overview:

DSP provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and personal care services to a specific learner that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills. Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the client’s Behavior Support Plan or Individual Support Plan.

Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.

Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arm’s length/line of sight/awake and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.

Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community.

Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the Behavior Therapist and/or direct supervisor of the team.

Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each client’s outcomes and goals.

Job Description – Direct Support Professional

Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team, ensure proper completion of time sheets, therapist checklists, and communication logs as outlined per client team.

Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.

Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle each shift as deemed appropriate to the BSP/ISP goals.

General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Medication Certification (Required)

CPR Certification (Required)

First Aid Certification (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location:

In person