Direct Support Professional / Dsp For Children & Adults

Hiring Now - Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Help care for children and adults who live at our Mantua location and earn great benefits like low-cost health insurance, generous paid time off, and flexible scheduling for work-life balance.

"There are many cool things about my job! I get to form special relationships and bonds with our individuals and see growth as I assist and encourage them - anything from a silly handshake to helping someone learn to talk and better communicate with others, as well as receiving appreciation from the families of our individuals." - T.B.

We operate 24/7/365 and have part-time and full-time Direct Care positions available where we provide care and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hattie Larlham needs compassionate caregivers like you to help us achieve our mission. 

Opening:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• New starting rate! $17.00 to $18.50 per hour!
• Location: Mantua, OH in northern Portage County, less than 10 minutes from the I-480 exit in Streetsboro.
• Flexible schedules - Are you a morning person? Be done with work by 3pm. Do you like to sleep in? Start work at 2:30pm. And if you're a night owl, we have a shift for you too! No worries about the weekend either - you only need to work every other weekend. 1st Shift: 6:30am-3:00pm, 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm, 3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7:00am
• Guaranteed full-time 40 hours per week or part-time 24 hours per week

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old

Duties: 

• Help with everyday living skills such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments.
• Document accomplishments and attend meetings and trainings regarding persons served.
• Maintain contact with family members and provide updates of their loved ones.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals and work together as a team.
• Know that reliability, punctuality and commitment to this job are very important in providing the best care to our persons served.

Apply today to learn more!

Don't panic if you lack experience. We provide paid training for all new employees so you can provide the high-quality care and services we demand for the people we serve.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Tour Before You Apply -Contact Mary at 330-732-8267 to schedule!
• Wellness - Health Insurance Eligibility with Immediate Enrollment for a Qualifying Event and Multiple Low-Cost Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision Plans, Free Life Insurance Policy, Employer Match Retirement Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and much more.
• Competitive Rates - $17.00 / hr + shift differential
• Earned Wage Access - Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Bonuses - Earn up to $500 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working as a Direct Care Worker.
• Paid Training - Learn First Aid/CPR, proper lifting techniques, Hoyer Lifts, how to maneuver a wheelchair, and understand non-verbal cues.
• Get Recognized - Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off - Work hard and relax. We all need a vacation every now and then and it's pretty cool when we're paid to relax! PTO is available at 24 hours/week and you get six (6) paid holidays when you're full-time.
• "Shif-Dif" - Make extra cash when you work 2nd or 3rd shift and on weekends.
• Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career. 

About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.

Note: This location requires the COVID-19 and Flu vaccines or a medical/religious exception for not getting the vaccine(s). We do have other worksites that don't have this requirement.