Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part Time Weekend Only Shifts

Direct Support ProfessionalHELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. 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 certificationsAccess to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand PayA wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employmentPaid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of serviceReferral bonus of $200 paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of serviceAvailable Options:Cleveland East Location:#5 - Part-time / Every Weekend: 3p to 7p / 16 hours bi-weeklyWeek 1: Sunday & SaturdayWeek 2: Sunday & SaturdayParma Location:#4 - Part-time / Every Weekend: 3:30p to 11:30p / 32 hours bi-weeklyWeek 1: Sunday & SaturdayWeek 2: Sunday & SaturdayCleveland Heights Location:#6 - Part-time / Every Weekend / 32.5 hours bi-weeklyWeek 1: Sunday (8:30a to 2:00p), & Saturday (8 :30a to 4:30p).Week 2: Sunday (8:00a to 5:30p), & Saturday (8:30a to 6:00p),Seven Hills Location:#1 - Part-time / Every Weekend: 3:30p to 11:30p / 32 hours bi-weeklyWeek 1: Sunday & SaturdayWeek 2: Sunday & Saturday#5 - Part-time / Every other Weekend: 3p to 9p / 12 hours bi-weeklyWeek 1: Under general supervision of the Site Leader, performs duties related to the overall care of consumers in assigned residential facilities. Essential Job FunctionsCome to work on time, in the proper attire prepared to workMake sure all required training and certifications, licenses and insurance requirements are up to dateAdjust work hours as required for effective operation of the programProviding individuals with assistance in everyday life skillsProvide active treatment, emotional and health-related services including administering medications, assisting in breathing treatments, checking vitals to monitor overall health and assisting with medical equipment.Assist with providing basic personal care and grooming, including bathing, basic hair care and getting dressedResponsible for administrative task associated with providing support.Accurately administering medication and following and maintaining MARSImmediately report any incidents or accidents involving individuals to the Site LeaderAccurately, legibly and cohesively document all services provided to individualsMaintain a clean and safe facility and always ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individualsInvolve individuals in community and recreation-based activitiesAssist with and or complete household chores such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, vacuuming, and othersMake and accompany individuals to appointments and community eventsPerform and record physical assessments including taking and recording vital signs and medical historiesExhibit acceptable work standards and immediately correct actions that do not meet Agency standards.Ensure completion of required annual training by established deadlines.Follow Homemaker and Personal Care (HPC) electronic and paper documentation. Make sure that ISP's and Behavior Support Plans are followedReport UIR and MUI situations to Site Leader according to guidelines providedKeeping and documenting records of body and general living conditionsTransport individuals in Agency vehicles to various locations in the community. This may also include transporting individuals who do not reside at residential site.RequirementsMinimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 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 educationBasic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skillsAbility to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional mannerSuccessfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history checkMust maintain current Med Pass and CPR/First Aid Certification; training available for CPR and Med Pass onsiteMust be a valid driver with a current Ohio Driver's License reflecting less than 6 points and proof of state minimum vehicle/general liability insurance coverage.Americans with Disabilities SpecificationsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.