Direct Support Professional DSP

Company: Hope Ohio LLC
Location: Elyria
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPay is based on experience. Full-time and Part-time shifts are available.Hope Ohio provides direct support services to individuals with disabilities that participate in the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) waiver programs. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our growing team. Hope Ohio offers jobs that you can be proud of.Responsibilities: Provide direct support to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on quality care and daily activities. Ensure the safety of all clients, model appropriate behavior, and compliance to agency rules. Assist clients with activities of daily living enabling them to remain in their own homes and provide a safe and clean-living environment. Engaging in community integration and person-centered planning is imperative to the success of each individual. May travel to surrounding counties. Perform other related as assigned.Mental Demands:Ability to reason and be empathetic to the client and direct report needs.Ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.Ability to work under stress and in an emotionally charged setting.Ability to defend oneself and client in mentally/verbally abusive situations, through the use of approved verbal de-escalation techniques.Physical Demands:Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.Requirements:High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Drivers LicenseCurrent proof of Ohios minimum auto insurance21 years or olderBCI and/or FBI Background ChecksDrug TestCPR and First AidMedication Administration Certification 1 and 2Hoyer and Gait belt experienceHide

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