Direct Support Specialist — Empower Lives & Independence

Sevita; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita's ResCare Community Living program in Ohio seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in residential settings, supporting daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

You will help with personal care, transportation, medication administration when assigned, and documentation of progress, while upholding safety and confidentiality in a compassionate, person-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: assist with socialization, personal care and activities of daily living.
• Records: document progress and maintain confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: purchases within individual budget and preferences.
• Relationships: maintain professional relationships with individuals, families and case managers.
• Reporting: report abuse, neglect, incidents per Sevita policy.
• Rights: respect rights and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Direct Support

Medication Administration

Records Documentation

Safety Compliance

Community Integration

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Sevita's ResCare Community Living program in Ohio seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in residential settings, supporting daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

You will help with personal care, transportation, medication administration when assigned, and documentation of progress, while upholding safety and confidentiality in a compassionate, person-centered environment.