Starting rate is $16.75, and we are looking for 2nd shift Direct supports professionals. Openings in Coshocton and Millersburg. Must be available weekends.What does a Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?
A DSP's primary goal to provide care to the individuals. The health, safety and overall well-being of each individual is our top priority. A DSP assists individuals in his/her day to life. This includes:
Transportation, including to and from Doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, visiting family or friends, or other activities.Assisting with shopping, including going to the grocery store, a gift for a friend or family member, clothing or other games and activities. The DSPs assist with price comparisons, budgeting and register transactions.Meal preparation, whether the individual is able to prepare his/her own meals with supervision from the DSP or if the DSP prepares the meals him/herself.General housekeeping dutiesMaintaining personal hygienePlanning activities for the individuals. This could be simply going for a walk, assisting with math, language and writing, going to the movies or a restaurant and anything else a DSP can think of that the individual would be interested in.Working closely with the individual's team including other DSPs, residential managers, guardians and healthcare staff to maintain effective communication.Follow the individual's Individual Service Plan (ISP) to maintain services tailored to the individual's specific needs.Provide guidance and redirection of behaviors when necessary.Complete all required documentation in a timely mannerOther duties as assignedWhat does DOY Services offer?
Paid Training (including First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration)Paid time offHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceLife, Accident and Disability insuranceRetirement planWhat you need:
Must be at least 18 years old or olderMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesA valid Driver's licenseProof of valid vehicle insuranceA High School Diploma or GED (DODD will temporarily waive the requirement that DSPs must have a high school diploma or GED. Employees without a high school diploma or GED cannot be certified to administer medications)*Sign on bonus applies to Millersburg and Coshocton location only. Bonus will be paid in 2 parts. The first payment will be made after the first 30 days of successful employment with no attendance issues (Absences/Tardiness/Leaving early) The second payment will be made after 90 days of successful employment with no attendance issues. Full-time employees will receive two payments of $500, totaling $1000. Full-time employees must work a total of 32 hours per week during the entire 90-day period Excluding the week of training. Part-time employees will receive two payments of $250, totaling $500. Part-time employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week during entire 90-day period excluding the week of training. First payment will be made on the first date of pay after 30 days. Second payment will be made on the first date of pay after 90 days.