Support Specialist (DSP)

RTC Services; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RTC Services, based in Bellefontaine, OH, is hiring a full-time Support Specialist to provide instruction, supervision, and hands-on assistance so individuals with disabilities can build skills and maintain safety. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a compensation of $16.50/hour.

Responsibilities include direct personal care, activity planning, documentation, and ensuring safety during lifting and positioning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living as needed, including continence care, eating, and clothing changes.
• Plan and carry out activities; implement individual plans and monitor progress.
• Complete daily documentation and maintain accurate notes on each individual's needs and progress.
• Safely lift, move, and position individuals according to training.

Job description

Our Organization

RTC based in Bellefontaine, OH is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that assists individuals by providing services to promote employment, community connections, and independence in life. We specialize in helping individuals with disabilities. We were founded in 1970 and have continued to expand our services throughout the years as we have grown.

Position Summary

RTC Services is hiring a full-time Support Specialist ($16.50/hr) in Bellefontaine, OH. This entry-level role exists to provide instruction, supervision, and hands-on assistance so individuals with disabilities can build skills and maintain safety.

Key responsibilities include providing personal care (including continence care and assistance with restroom needs, eating, and changing clothes), planning and carrying out activities, implementing individual plans, completing daily documentation, and safely lifting/moving/positioning individuals according to training.

Steady weekday hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

• Age 18+
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

Typical Workday

Your day runs onsite within a consistent weekday routine, balancing structured support with real-time needs. You’ll spend time coaching life skills and work skills, assisting with activities of daily living, and helping individuals participate in the community. Some days include transportation between locations, while others focus more on personal care and maintaining comfort and dignity. Throughout the shift, you’ll stay attentive to safety, communicate clearly with the team, and keep timely notes so each person’s progress and needs are accurately reflected.

Benefits Package

RTC Services offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan. You’ll also have Life Insurance, access to a Health Savings Account (HSA), and Paid Time Off to support time away from work when needed.

Background Check

Must be able to pass a criminal background check by fingerprinting in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5123-2-02 and drug screen.