Direct Support Professional - Medina Day Program/Group Home Combo

The Society; Seville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work 40 hours weekly across our Day Program and Group Home settings in Ohio. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and health for individuals served.

Responsibilities include medication administration documentation, transportation support, and collaboration with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day interactions, care and assistance per Ohio ISPs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and domestic tasks.
• Promote independence and safety; maintain cleanliness and health.
• Support transportation, community integration and rights adherence.
• Document input for Ohio ISPs and health reporting as required.
• Handle medication administration tasks and related documentation as required.
• Appear punctual, dependable and flexible for varying shifts including holidays.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title

Direct Support Professional 40 hours/week Day Program/Group Home Combo

Day Program weekday hours 7:30 - 3:30

and Group Home hours every other weekend 6a - 2p

Requires Good Driving Record

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Location

As assigned

Travel

Meetings and site visits within the agency; meetings, appointments, outings and training

outside of the agency.

Reports to

Site Manager or Adult Day Services Supervisor or Camp and Volunteer Coordinator.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; Full-time (35 to 40/hrs. per week) or Part-time (less than 35 hrs. per week)

Supervises

N/A

Works with

Individuals, families, professionals and medical specialists, administrative support staff,

maintenance personnel and community members.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands: While performing duties of the job, employee is required to stand, walk, sit, drive, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Based on results of the Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), PPE may be required as

outlined in the Infection Prevention and Control Manual and/or the Covid-19 Safety Preparedness and

Response Plan. Required PPE may include: gloves, masks, gowns, goggles, face shields and/or N95

respirators.