Direct Support Professional - Summit County - $16/hr

Are you driven by compassion and looking for a career where you can genuinely impact lives every single day? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best, most independent lives.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a hero in the home and community!

What You'll Be Doing: The Heart of the Role

As a DSP, you are the cornerstone of support, independence, and well-being for the individuals we serve. Your essential functions include:

• Compassionate Direct Care: Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration. You will maintain a safe, sanitary, and supportive home environment.
• Empowerment and Advocacy: Encouraging independence, self-advocacy, and community involvement. You will uphold the "Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities" and help plan meaningful leisure activities like shopping and community outings.
• Essential Transportation: Safely driving clients to and from medical appointments, educational programs, recreational activities, and community events, following all Ohio DODD and agency safety protocols.
• Medical Support: Scheduling, accompanying, and supporting individuals at their medical appointments. Administering medications and treatments accurately according to documented procedures (Category 1 Certification required; Category 2/3 may be needed).
• Professional Documentation: Maintaining accurate and confidential records (paper or electronic) of progress, medical information, and daily activities in compliance with HIPAA and DODD guidelines.