Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (Paulding and Van Wert, Ohio)

Andrew Developmental Disabilities Services is seeking a Full Time Staff for IMMEDIATE HIRE in Paulding and Van Wert, Ohio to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pay rate - $16.50

Essential Job Functions:

· Ensure the health and safety of the individual

· Document services provided during the shift

· Encourage self-help activities

· Document any Incident reports

· Communicate with supervisor about concerns or activities completed/need completed throughout the shift verbally and within staff communication log.

· Perform functions such as shopping and community outings

· Accompanying client to scheduled communities’ activities, meetings, and other appointments as requested

· Transporting of individual to community out outing an other errands as requested

· Perform additional services requested by the individual or their service team that may improve their quality of life, health and safety within the community

Requirements:

· Applicants must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.

· You must have a vehicle while on duty

· Valid Ohio Driver’s License

· Driving record – with no more than 5 points on your driving record

· Proof of automobile insurance

· No felony convictions

· High school diploma or GED certificate

· Criminal background checks (BCII & FBI – depending on residence in Ohio or other states).

· Proof of CPR and First Aid certification

. DODD Eight Hour Training Certification

· Additional training, once an offer of employment is made.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person