Direct Support Professional DSP Caregiver
About The Position
Graceworks Enhanced Living provides residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. Its staff are trained in the Gentle Teaching approach, which emphasizes compassion, inherent worth, engagement, and happiness. Residential services include 24/7 care. Direct Support Professionals are caregivers who help residents with daily needs such as cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing. They may also accompany individuals to activities such as bowling, movies, church, and volunteer events. The goal is to help residents feel and become as independent as possible while living their daily lives. No prior experience is necessary; training is provided. This position is available full-time or part-time, with multiple shifts. Compensation starts at $17 per hour and increases with relevant, verifiable experience. Shift differentials are offered for applicable shift hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ohio driver's license with fewer than 6 points.
- Willingness to drive company vans to transport individuals; training is provided.
- Must complete a pre-hire drug screen, including marijuana screening.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily lives.
- Assist with cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing.
- Drive company vans to transport individuals.
- Accompany individuals to activities such as bowling, movies, church, and volunteer events.
- Help residents feel and become as independent as possible.
Benefits
- Lunch provided daily.
- Competitive wages, with pay increases based on experience.
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certification.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
- 403B and HSA for full-time employees.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach resources.
- Shift differentials for applicable shift hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
