Direct Support Professional; third shift

Zepf Center; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Zepf Center in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Direct Support Professional responsible for ensuring the safety of residents and the security of the facility. This role includes working closely with the House Manager to assist residents in developing and implementing recreational activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with mental health disabilities, and certification in First Aid and CPR. This position offers a full-time schedule across two weeks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with persons who have a severe mental health disability preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Initial background check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of residents and facility.
• Carry out treatment plans and assist with activities.
• Document significant events in residents' charts.

Skills

Experience with severe mental health disabilities

Medication experience

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, case management, residential programs, Crisis Care, therapy programs, career development, and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to contribute to patients' continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional. This person is responsible for the immediate safety of residents, security of the facility, and continuity of program services during designated hours. They will work closely with the House Manager and other direct care staff to assist residents in developing and implementing activities and recreational opportunities.

Schedule: Week 1: Sunday – Friday, 12:00am – 8:00am; Week 2: Monday – Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 12:00am – 8:00am.

Responsibilities

• Provide for residents' safety by periodically checking on them and observing any special precautions listed in the chart or logbook.
• Ensure security of the building.
• Carry out specific, applicable treatment plans with residents as listed in the ISP (Individual Service Plan).
• Interact with residents and assist them in skill building and recreational activities per ISP.
• Check on residents' follow-through on required assignments.
• Document significant events in the resident's chart and facility logbook.
• Perform cooking, cleaning chores as necessary, such as straightening up the kitchen, washing dishes, dusting, facility laundry, etc.
• Respond to and handle situations and/or consult with supervisor.
• Report maintenance problems to the House Manager.
• Carries out agency policy and procedures, may participate in community work, staff development, agency-wide projects, and serve on committees/teams. Attends meetings and performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma and previous experience working with persons who have a severe mental health disability, or enrolled in an educational program in the social services/mental health field preferred.
• Medication experience preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Initial background check required to determine fitness to provide services to individuals served.
• Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.

EOE/M/F/H/V