Direct Support Professional - Full and Part Time

Direct Support Professional

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00

The direct support professional provides day to day interactions, care and assistance for individuals served as outlined in each Ohio Individual Support Plan.

The direct support professional at The Society will provide assistance, support and guidance in the following areas, as each site requires:

• Activities Of Daily Living (ADL'S)
• Promotes independence in domestic tasks (home chores, cleaning)
• Safety and security to ensure healthy living.
• Environmental cleanliness
• Personal care
• Transportation
• Community living and integration
• Upholding individual's rights

Supports individuals with a mindset focused on the agency Mission and Vision including advocacy and engagement.

Engage in positive, collaborative interactions communication and support of individuals and team members at all times.

Provide input for the development and implementation of Ohio Individual Support Plans including documentation.

Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all individuals including all reporting and documenting per agency policy and procedure and regulatory requirements.

Perform medication administrative tasks, health related activities and documentation as required by DODD certification.

Demonstrates punctuality and dependability. May be required to work holidays and other shifts outside of your normal schedule.

Represents The Society with a professional attitude and positive intention while promoting effective internal and external relationships, communication and advocacy. Serves as a self-motivated, dependable, flexible and collaborative leader.

Adheres to The Society's policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies.

Performs all other duties as assigned.