Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Mantua

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference? Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our Mantua location by creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where individuals can thrive.

"There are many cool things about my job! I get to form special relationships and bonds with our individuals and see growth as I assist and encourage them." - T.B.

Rewards & Benefits

• Start at $19.48 / hour + shift differential.
• EWA: Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire.
• Life insurance at no cost to you for full-time staff.
• Generous employer match retirement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Six (6) paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• Up to 128 hours of annual Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment for full-time staff.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• No uniforms required.
• Tattoos, body piercing, and fun colored hair are accepted.

Opening

• Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Location: Mantua, OH in northern Portage County, less than 10 minutes from the I-480 exit in Streetsboro.
• Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule:
  • 1st Shift: 6:30am-3:00pm
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm
  • Every other weekend and holiday required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old

Duties

• Help with everyday living skills such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments.
• Document accomplishments and attend meetings and trainings regarding persons served.
• Maintain contact with family members and provide updates of their loved ones.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals and work together as a team.
• Know that reliability, punctuality and commitment to this job are very important in providing the best care to our persons served.

About

Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.