Direct Support Professional – Youth Services

Genacross-Lutheran-Service; Maumee (OH); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

$4,000 sign-on bonus

Paid orientation and training

Flexible scheduling options

Overtime and shift pay

Zusammenfassung

Genacross Lutheran Services in Maumee, OH is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a structured residential setting. This full-time role offers evening and overnight shifts and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

You will provide hands-on guidance to help youth develop life skills, build confidence, and foster healthy relationships, while collaborating with the care team to document progress and incidents.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in supporting youth with behavioral needs.
• Ability to work in a residential setting.

Aufgaben

• Provide daily support and supervision to ensure a safe, structured residential environment.
• Encourage personal growth by helping youth develop healthy relationships and life skills.
• Lead activities promoting social development, recreation, and engagement.
• Assist with meals, personal care, transportation, and household tasks.
• Respond to challenging situations with trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with the care team and document resident progress and incidents.
• Maintain a welcoming, clean, and safe living space.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Direct Support Professional - Youth Services
Genacross | Maumee, OH

Full Time | Evening & Overnight Shifts Available

Pay: $17/hour + $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Genacross, Family and Youth division is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals! You'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.

What You'll Do:

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide hands‑on support, encouragement, and guidance to help youth develop confidence, build life skills, and work toward their individual goals.

• Provide daily support and supervision to ensure a safe, positive, and structured residential environment.
• Encourage personal growth by helping youth develop healthy relationships, positive behaviors, and independent living skills.
• Lead and participate in activities that promote social development, recreation, and engagement.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, personal care, transportation, and household responsibilities.
• Respond to challenging situations using trauma‑informed approaches, positive reinforcement, and de‑escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with the care team to support individualized treatment goals and maintain accurate documentation of resident progress and incidents.
• Create a welcoming environment by maintaining safe, clean, and comfortable living spaces.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting children and adolescents.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Why Genacross?

For more than 160 years, our faith‑based nonprofit organization has been committed to serving individuals and families. Our team members bring our mission to life every day through dedication, innovation and commitment to exceptional care.

What We Offer:

• $4,000 sign‑on bonus
• Paid orientation and job‑specific training
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities for overtime and additional shift pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training in trauma‑informed care and behavioral support
• Collaborative, team‑focused work environment

Benefits & Perks:

(Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. Full details provided upon hire.)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance and short‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

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