Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Available

Pay: Based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals receiving homemaker personal care and community-based services. The DSP assists individuals in maintaining their independence while promoting dignity, choice, safety, and inclusion within their homes and communities. Services are provided in accordance with each individual's Individual Service Plan (ISP), Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), and agency policies.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene. 
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding as needed. 
• Complete light housekeeping, laundry, and other household tasks. 
• Assist with medication reminders (medication administration only if properly certified and authorized). 
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, community activities, shopping, and recreational outings. 
• Provide companionship while encouraging independence and community integration. 
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper lifting techniques. 
• Follow all Individual Service Plans (ISP), Behavior Support Plans, and Nursing Care Plans. 
• Monitor for changes in an individual's physical or emotional condition and report concerns immediately. 
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 
• Complete accurate documentation for every shift before the end of the workday. 
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, support coordinators, nurses, and other members of the individual's team. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for each individual served. 
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and annual in-service education. 
• Follow all agency policies, emergency procedures, and incident reporting requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 
• Previous caregiving, home health, or direct support experience preferred but not required. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must successfully pass all required background checks. 
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred. 
• Reliable transportation. 
• Ability to become certified in First Aid/CPR. 
• Ability to complete all required DODD training requirements. 
• Ability to lift, push, or transfer up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Dependable, compassionate, patient, and professional. 

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong time management and organizational abilities. 
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries. 
• Understanding of person-centered care principles. 
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies. 

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching. 
• Ability to assist with transfers and mobility. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work in various home and community environments. 

Benefits

• Competitive pay 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Paid training 
• Paid orientation 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Employee recognition programs 
• Supportive management team 
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable) 

Why Join Our Team?

At LCD Agency Services, we believe every individual deserves compassionate, reliable, and person-centered care. Since 2010, we have proudly served communities throughout Ohio by helping individuals remain safe, independent, and engaged in their homes and communities. We are committed to supporting both the people we serve and the dedicated professionals who make our mission possible every day.