Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $15-$17

At New Day My Way, our Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) provide support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required. However, experienced DSP's are eligible for higher pay. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve! Opportunities available in Warren and throughout Trumbull County Ohio.
Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment for our clients while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
• Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Providing personal care assistance which includes all ADL's.
• Bringing a smile to the faces of those you serve after an outing together like the Zoo!

Looking for DSP's that wants to be out in the community. Willing to work with an individual with behavioral challenges. Those with current CPI training certificates will get a higher pay rate. Various shifts are available with this individual.

Full & Part time positions available:

• Flexible schedule
• Midnight shifts: full and part time. Shifts vary 10pm or 11PM-8AM or 8:30am. (Must be awake at some sites) Must be available every other weekend.
• Afternoon shift: full and part time. Shifts vary between 2:30pm or 3PM-10pm or 11PM. Must be available every other weekend.
• Just weekends available.

Requirements

• Valid High School Diploma or GED*
• Valid Drivers License*
• No More than 6 points in last two yrs. on your Drivers License*
• Valid vehicle insurance*
• Personal, reliable vehicle that you're willing and able to use to transport individuals served.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must pass the 7 Database Checks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only