Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00
Position Summary
The direct support professional provides day to day interactions, care and assistance for individuals served as outlined in each Ohio Individual Support Plan.
Essential Functions
- The Direct Support Professional at The Society will provide assistance, support and guidance in the following areas, as each site requires:
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADL’S)
- Promotes independence in domestic tasks (home chores, cleaning)
- Safety and security to ensure healthy living.
- Environmental cleanliness
- Personal care
- Transportation
- Community living and integration
- Upholding individual’s rights
- Supports individuals with a mindset focused on the agency Mission and Vision including advocacy and engagement.
- Engage in positive, collaborative interactions communication and support of individuals and team members at all times.
- Provide input for the development and implementation of Ohio Individual Support Plans including documentation.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all individuals including all reporting and documenting per agency policy and procedure and regulatory requirements.
- Perform medication administrative tasks, health related activities and documentation as required by DODD certification.
- Demonstrates punctuality and dependability. May be required to work holidays and other shifts outside of your normal schedule.
- Represents The Society with a professional attitude and positive intention while promoting effective internal and external relationships, communication and advocacy. Serves as a self-motivated, dependable, flexible and collaborative leader.
- Adheres to The Society’s policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Bona-fide Occupationally Required Competencies and Credentials
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to communicate in English including both spoken and written.
- Must obtain and maintain certification in Medication Administration and Health Related Activities, First Aid, CPR, PMT and other courses as required.
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, good driving record, and carry the proper liability insurance amounts required by The Society.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development