Direct Support Professional - Empower Daily Living

Sevita; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide direct support in residential settings, assisting individuals in daily living, health maintenance, and community integration. You will follow individualized plans, document progress, and ensure safety and confidentiality in all interactions.

The role includes assisting with personal care, transportation, and recreational activities, with responsibilities across health care, records management, and rights protection as part of a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Direct Support: provide assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals' Assets: make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• Relationship: maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: reports abuse/neglect and incidents according to policy and requirements.
• Rights: maintains confidentiality and rights of persons served; follows health directives.

Skills

Human services experience

Computer literacy

18 years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sevita is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide direct support in residential settings, assisting individuals in daily living, health maintenance, and community integration. You will follow individualized plans, document progress, and ensure safety and confidentiality in all interactions.

The role includes assisting with personal care, transportation, and recreational activities, with responsibilities across health care, records management, and rights protection as part of a supportive