Direct Support Professional (Whitepine)

I Am Boundless; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Discount Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Residential Specialist in Columbus, Ohio, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes providing direct programming and assisting with personal care tasks. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma. This position offers generous benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. Join a team dedicated to empowering the community and making a difference.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct programming support to individuals with I/DD.
• Assist with dietary, laundry, toileting, and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Ability to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Ohio Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Paid Training & Development Opportunities

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Residential Specialist! Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

• Financial & Retirement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
  • Annual Increases
• Paid Time Off
  • 5 Weeks / 80 Hours per year of paid time off for full-time and flex staff.
  • Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance
  • Free Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Account (DCA)
  • Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
• Professional Support
  • Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
  • A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Paid Training & Development Opportunities
• Perks & Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
  • Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
  • Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)

What You’ll Do

• As a Residential Specialist, you’ll play a meaningful role in providing direct programming and/or dietary/laundry/toileting/housekeeping supports or other supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and written forms.

Licensure/Certification

• First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing; valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company where you can realize your Boundless potential! All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.