Direct Support Professional Assistant

FILLING MEMORIAL HOME OF MERCY INC • Napoleon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 16 & 17 year olds only. Many people go to work every day, wondering if they’re making a difference. Direct support professional assistants don’t wonder—they know they are. Filling Homes is looking for Direct Support Professional Assistants, or DSPAs, in Napoleon, Bryan, and West Unity. We are looking for fun people who find joy in helping others! As a Direct Support Professional Assistant, you’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities. Through the care you’ll give, our residents have the opportunity to reach their greatest level of independence. DSPAs are in your grocery stores helping people shop. They’re accompanying people to local events in your community. And they’re providing training and assistance to someone you may know. Anyone can be a DSPA. There is no special training required—and we pay you while you learn everything you need to succeed. And unlike most jobs, DSPAs do something deeply rewarding while they earn a competitive wage and benefits. Coming to work can end up feeling like spending time with family. Filling Homes is a faith-based community providing physical and emotional support to those living with developmental and intellectual challenges. Our goal is to serve them and our community with compassion and integrity by having an unmatched commitment supporting the journey toward new life skills and goals.

Requirements

• Must be 16 or 17 years old.
• Must be willing to transition into the DSP role upon turning 18.
• Must be willing to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• Effective verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• A positive and caring attitude.

Nice To Haves

• No special training required—and we pay you while you learn everything you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities.
• Assist with routine daily activities in our group home setting.
• Helping residents with dining, and mobility activities.
• Accompanying residents to run errands.
• Accompanying residents to attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games and social events.
• Sitting down to talk and connect with residents.

Benefits

• A starting wage of $15.00 per hour.
• $1.75/hour shift differential.
• Paid training and opportunities for advancement.
• Paid time off hours that begin accumulating from your first day of employment.
• A career that is lay off-proof (and with an ever-growing demand).
• Compensation while attending parties, special events, and offsite outings.
• Flexible hours to balance family and work responsibilities.
• Access to free counseling services and on staff Success Coach (for when life gets a little overwhelming).
• Incredible connections with amazing people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed