Direct Support Professional 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

 

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. At the present time, we are looking for an experienced individual to fill the role of 2nd shift Direct Support Professional. The right candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• prior experience providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• No previous criminal record
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Will train if needed)
• State of Ohio Med Pass Certification
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs.

Direct Support Professional Skills & Competencies

The most important personality trait for DSPs is patience. Individuals with IDD can have bad days when they act out, or they might refuse to cooperate with instructions. DSPs should demonstrate the following traits:

• Composure under pressure: These individuals need the help of their DSPs, and sometimes they can't always express their discontent, unhappiness, or frustration in productive ways.
• Dependability and punctuality: Unexpected absences and showing up late can disturb patients who depend heavily on predictability and sameness of routine.
• Keen sense of observation: A DSP should be able to tell when something isn’t right with the individual he serves. Other DSPs, medical professionals, other individuals, and family members might be able to shed light on the situation when a DSP can't put her finger on what's wrong.

• Interpersonal skills and a strong sense of teamwork: These characteristics help DSPs deal with the challenges of the work and make them good co-workers for other DSPs.