Full Time and Part Time Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Be a piece of something beautiful

Are you a naturally kind and compassionate person who would enjoy helping people and having fun with them? We want to talk to you!

Company info:

Graceworks Enhanced Living offers residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. We believes people thrive when they can live with compassion and experience inherent worth. Each member of our staff is trained in the Gentle Teaching approach which encourages building a place where minds are engaged and happiness is allowed to grow. Our residential living services and 24/7 care bring unconditional love, security and community to people with intellectual and developmental challenges. 

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Position description: 

• Direct Support Professionals are caregivers. No experience is necessary, training is provided.
• The ideal candidate is someone who is a naturally kind and compassionate person that would enjoy helping people and having fun with them.
• DSPs often take care of daily needs; cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, bathing etc. On occasion, they will take individuals bowling or to the movies, and often join individuals at church or volunteer events.

The goal is to help our residents feel and become as independent as possible while they live their daily lives. Be a companion; learn to be a caregiver for someone in your community! 

Full time and Part time Available– Multiple shifts available 

Compensation: $16 an hour -  Rate can increase with documented and verified experience. We also offer a $2 shift differential for applicable 2nd shift hours.

What makes Graceworks a great place to work?

• Lunch provided daily 
• Competitive wages, pay rate increases with experience!
• Paid Training including CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certification
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, and HAS for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with fewer than 6 points on driving record
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to pass background check
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening (including medical marijuana)                                                             A Valid Driver's License in good standing and High School Diploma or G.E.D. are required for this opportunity, and will be verified before employment can begin

Due to our federal funding, we are a drug free workplace (including marijuana). A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.

To learn more about Graceworks Enhanced Living caregiving, visit us at

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.