Day Program Direct Support Professional Monday- Friday 8a-4p

Graceworks Lutheran Services • Moraine, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Graceworks Enhanced Living offers residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. We believe people thrive when they can live with compassion and experience inherent worth. Each member of our staff is trained in the Gentle Teaching approach which encourages building a place where minds are engaged and happiness is allowed to grow. Our residential living services and 24/7 care bring unconditional love, security and community to people with intellectual and developmental challenges. This is a full-time, entry-level position with training provided. The ideal candidate is a naturally kind and compassionate person who enjoys helping people and having fun with them. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) often take care of daily needs such as cooking, cleaning, transportation, and medication assistance. They may also take individuals to activities like bowling or the movies, and often join individuals at church or volunteer events. The goal is to help residents feel and become as independent as possible in their daily lives, acting as a companion and caregiver within the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with fewer than 6 points on driving record
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to pass background check
• A Valid Driver's License in good standing
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. are required for this opportunity, and will be verified before employment can begin

Nice To Haves

• No experience is necessary, training is provided.
• Naturally kind and compassionate person
• Enjoys helping people and having fun with them

Responsibilities

• Take care of daily needs: cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance.
• Accompany individuals to activities such as bowling or movies.
• Join individuals at church or volunteer events.
• Help residents feel and become as independent as possible.
• Act as a companion and caregiver.

Benefits

• Lunch provided daily
• Competitive wages, pay rate increases with experience!
• Paid Training including CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certification
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, and HAS for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED