Direct Support Professional - Full Time/Part Time

Description About HELP Foundation: HELP is our passion! For more than 50 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children. What HELP offers our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs): Starting pay of $16.50 with the opportunity to earn up to $18.50 per hour based on certifications Access to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand Pay A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service Referral bonus of $200 paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service Copy and paste this link into your browser to learn more about the Direct Support Profession: Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Site Leader, a Direct Care Worker performs duties related to the overall care of consumers in assigned residential facilities. Must be able to successfully complete all of the functions and competencies associated with this position as well as other duties as they may be assigned. Available Openings #6 - Full-time / Split-shift: 11am to 7pm / 80 hours bi-weekly Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday #13 - Full-time / Evenings: 3pm to 11pm / 80 hours bi-weekly Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday & Friday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday #16 - Full-time / Evenings: 3pm to 11pm / 80 hours bi-weekly Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday #20 - Full-time / Evenings: 3pm to 11pm / 80 hours bi-weekly Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday #24 - Full-time / Evenings: 3pm to 11pm / 80 hours bi-weekly Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday #25 - Part-time / Weekends: 11pm to 7am / 32 hours bi-weekly - Non Driver Week 1: Sunday & Saturday Week 2: Sunday & Saturday Essential Job Functions Come to work on time, in the proper attire prepared to work. Ensure compliance with applicable licensed facility regulations and all required training and certifications are current. Adjust work hours as required for effective operation of the program. Providing consumers with assistance in everyday life skills. Provide active treatment, emotional and health-related services including administering medications, checking vitals to monitor overall health and assisting with medical equipment. Responsible for administrative task associated with providing support. Accurately administering medication and following and maintaining MARS. Immediately report any incidents or accidents involving consumer to the Site Leader. Accurately, legibly and cohesively document all services provided to consumers. Maintain a clean and safe facility and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the consumers at all times. Involve consumers in community and recreation-based activities. Assist with and or complete household chores such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, vacuuming, and others. Make and accompany consumers to appointments and community events. Perform and record physical assessments including taking and recording vital signs and medical histories. Exhibit acceptable work standards and immediately correct actions that do not meet Agency standards. Assist with providing basic personal care and grooming and hygiene, including bathing, basic hair care and getting dressed. Follow Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC) forms and follow goal data sheets. Make sure that ISP’s and Behavior Support Plans are followed. Report UIR and MUI situations to Site Leader according to provided guidelines. Keeping and documenting records of body and general living conditions. Transport consumers in Agency and/or personal vehicles. All other related tasks and projects as assigned by management. Requirements Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED preferred 1 year of work experience preferably in a care providing role, or exposure to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or a combination of experience and education Generally a minimum age of 18 years of age; limited Direct Support Assistant opportunities available for 16-17 year olds. Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills Excellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skills Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check Must maintain current Med Pass and CPR/First Aid Certification; training available for CPR and Med Pass onsite; DSA only requires CPR Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points #J-18808-Ljbffr Help Foundation Inc