Position Title:
· Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time (up to 29 hrs. per week)
· There is no guarantee of hours but could work up to 29 hours depending on need and availability.
Job Description:
· Provides direct and immediate supervision and training for adults with disabilities.
Salary Range:
· $16.50 per hour
Duties:
· Provide direct and immediate supervision and training on an individual and/or group basis to individuals served, to include but not limited to vocational training and/or habilitation services as designated on the IP. Responsible for clocking individuals in and out of Anywhere and maintaining appropriate documentation. Ensure that you have read and signed off on all individual plans and revisions that are made to their plan.
· DSP’s working in vocational areas, will have full knowledge of customer contract feasibilities and instructions assigned to a vocational area and ensure the quality system is followed. Promote the State’s Employment First Initiative, while providing meaningful activities during times when work is not available and assist individuals to build connections in their community.
· DSP’s working in the habilitation areas, will provide meaningful activities to individuals, while ensuring that community inclusion opportunities are available and that individuals can build community connections.
· Cover for Direct Support Professional Lead staff, other pods or routes as directed by supervisor.
· Transport individuals as scheduled. Assist individuals in getting on and off vehicles and if needed, into the facility of destination. This includes ensuring that you are assisting with unloading vehicles in the morning and loading vehicles at the end of the day.
· Assist and support individuals with daily living skills such as money management, communication, cleaning, community inclusion, communication, etc. along with personal needs such as toileting, eating and behavioral support.
· Complete and maintain all records accurately, orderly, and in a timely manner. These include but are not limited to participating in creating a monthly calendar and/or monthly shopping list, transportation documentation, payroll sheets, incident reports, accident reports, goals and objectives, documentation sheets and other required records, reports, or schedules relative to individual programming. Notify the Habilitation Manager and/or Program Manager of any individual issues that may arise that the individual’s team or SSA may need to be made aware of. Utilize free time productively.
· Ensure that you are effectively communicating both verbally and in writing. Respond to emails as required. Interact respectfully with individuals served, co-workers and all that you come in contact while representing Marimor.
· Ensure safety and assistance with behavioral support.
· Handle first aid needs of individuals served, referring all major medical needs to the nursing staff or appropriate contact.
· Attend in-service training(s) and complete required training(s).
· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
· High School diploma or equivalent.
· At least 21 years of age to be able to drive company vehicles and transport.
· Successful completion of required training/orientation.
· Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to be covered by Marimor insurance.
· Maintain appropriate certification/registration (including, but not limited to, CPR and First Aid).
· Satisfactory criminal background, Nurse Aid & Abuser Registry and Driving Abstract checks.
· Pass company required pre-employment drug test and a physical, as required.
· Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs., support and move enrollees in a safe manner, according to in-service training.
· Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
To Apply: Send your resume to Addison.Jones@jfs.ohio.gov with “Marimor - Direct Support Professional” in the subject line.