Direct Support Professional - Residential Housing

Harbor; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement programs

Clinical supervision hours offered

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Residential Support Specialist for its team in Bowling Green, Ohio. This role is essential in providing support to adults in residential housing, ensuring compliance with individualized care plans and facilitating daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and must obtain CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI certifications shortly after employment. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and the chance to impact the community positively.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with similar populations is preferred.
• Certifications in CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Administer and supervise medication usage.
• Organize recreational and educational activities for residents.
• Transport clients as required by job assignments.

Skills

Experience with severely mentally disabled population

Valid driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

NCI/CPI certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in human service field (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

Harbor is currently looking to add a Residential Support Specialist to our adult residential housing team in Bowling Green.

Position Details

Position is contingent with no fixed schedule, picking up shifts as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor degree in human service field preferred.
• Experience working with severely mentally disabled population or similar population preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier for individuals working first and second shifts. Third shift will not be required to drive.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or assist residents’ with daily living activities.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication.
• Assist or prepare client resident meals.
• Knowledge of the individualized care plan for residents and provision of support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the clinical team with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
• Organize, develop and implement planned recreational/educational activities.
• Transport clients to appointments, social activities etc. as determined by job assignment and in accordance with driving policies.
• Responsible for the completion of all scheduled tasks, care of residents and the facility (including maintenance and cleaning).
• Must be available for back-up and emergency shift coverage as needed. Able to work a flexible schedule.
• May float to other locations to accommodate client or agency need.

About Harbor

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Ability to make a difference in your community!