Direct Support Specialist – Empower Lives Daily

Sangomas Residential Services; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sangomas Residential Services in Ohio seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities in our programs. You will implement ISP and behavior plans, support daily living activities, and help participants engage in community activities.

The role requires completing mandated trainings within 90 days, maintaining documentation, and upholding residents' rights with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Must complete MTTP, CPR/First Aid, Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS) and DODD trainings within 90 days.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required by DODD and Sangomas Residential.
• Completes annual trainings related to IP, BP and related plans.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications to individuals as assigned.
• Observes individuals for changes in behavior or health and reports them.
• Assists individuals with dressing, grooming, eating and personal care.
• Prepares and assists in meals per individual plans and preferences.
• Documents program data, including but not limited to: IP/BP data, logs, and requests.

Skills

CPR / First Aid

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sangomas Residential Services in Ohio seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities in our programs. You will implement ISP and behavior plans, support daily living activities, and help participants engage in community activities.

The role requires completing mandated trainings within 90 days, maintaining documentation, and upholding residents' rights with dignity and respect.