DSP Direct Support Professional Developmental Disabilities

Beulah Home Care LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

Beulah Home Care LLC is urgently hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Cincinnati, OH. The DSP will work closely with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, emphasizing skill development, personal assistance, and community integration.

Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, providing medical and nutritional support, and advocating for the individuals' rights. Candidates should be passionate about helping others lead fulfilling, self-directed lives.

Benefits include a 401(k), flexible schedule, and health insurance.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills such as cooking, laundry, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with eating and mobility based on individual needs.
• Administer medication and monitor health concerns.
• Plan menus and prepare meals according to dietary needs.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications for emergencies.
• Facilitate social engagement in community activities.
• Drive individuals to appointments and social outings.
• Advocate for individual rights within the community.
• Keep accurate daily logs of care and progress.
• Implement personalized behavior and care plans.
• Communicate regularly with healthcare teams and families.

Skills

Skill Development

Personal Assistance

Medical Support

Nutrition

Emergency Response

Safety Monitoring

Community Participation

Transportation

Advocacy

Documentation

Individual Support Plans

Team Collaboration

Job description

Beulah Home Care LLC is URGENTLY Seeking A Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Roselawn, OH. A DSP works directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) to foster independence and support fulfilling, self‑directed lives. Unlike a traditional caregiver who may simply perform tasks for a client, a DSP focuses on teaching the individual how to perform daily activities themselves.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Daily Living & Personal Care

• Skill Development: Teaching life skills such as cooking, laundry, housecleaning, and personal hygiene (bathing/dressing).
• Personal Assistance: Providing direct aid with eating, mobility, transferring, and grooming based on the individual's needs.

Health & Safety Management

• Medical Support: Administering or monitoring medication, tracking health concerns, and coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Nutrition: Planning menus and preparing meals that meet specific dietary requirements.
• Emergency Response: Maintaining certifications in CPR and First Aid to handle unforeseen medical or safety situations.
• Safety Monitoring: Ensuring a safe living environment free from health hazards and reporting any suspected abuse or neglect.

Community & Social Integration

• Community Participation: Facilitating involvement in social networks, recreational activities, workshops, or clubs to build social connections.
• Transportation: Driving individuals to doctor appointments, social outings, or work assignments.
• Advocacy: Acting as an advocate to ensure the individual's rights are respected and their voice is heard in the community.

Administrative & Professional Duties

• Documentation: Keeping accurate daily logs of care, medication administration, mood changes, and progress toward personal goals.
• Individual Support Plans (ISP): Adhering to and implementing personalized behavior and care plans developed by healthcare teams.
• Team Collaboration: Communicating regularly with family members, case managers, and other medical professionals to ensure consistent care.