DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Job description

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 Youngstown/Warren and throughout Mahoning County and Trumbull County Ohio. Apply on Indeed now.
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!.

Current open position:

Youngstown:

• Afternoons ( Start time varies 2:30pm-3:30pm, end time 11pm or 12am)
• Weekends - 8am-4pm and 4pm-12am

Requirements

• Valid High School Diploma or GED*
• Valid Driver’s License*
• No More than 6 points in last two yrs. on your Driver’s 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

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Youngstown, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person