Direct Support Professional

Caregiver • Cardington, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professional (DSP) At Caregiver, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, most independent life — and we’re here to make that happen. As a leading Texas-based provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we’re on a mission to create a world-class experience for the people we serve. And we’re looking for compassionate, driven Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our mission. What is a DSP? The Direct Support Professional (DSP 1) provides daily residential and community-based support to individuals receiving services. DSP 1 supports activities of daily living, skill development, community inclusion, and safe transportation while following each individual’s service plan and all Caregiver policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clear background check
• Reliability, integrity, and a positive attitude
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to complete electronic documentation and perform basic computer functions
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in residential/community settings

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, and dressing).
• Support meal planning/preparation, household routines, and basic housekeeping.
• Help plan fun outings, encourage independence, and build meaningful community connections.
• Support community integration, social interaction, leisure activities, and development of socially valued behaviors.
• Provide transportation to work, appointments, & approved community activities, following Company vehicle safety requirements.
• Administer medications as trained and directed, per policy and each individual’s plan.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation (daily notes, service delivery documentation, tracking logs, incident/injury reporting).
• Follow mandatory reporting requirements with timely incident reporting of injuries, suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Participate in required training and coaching; demonstrate professional ethics and teamwork and other task as assigned.
• Be a trusted advocate, friend, and cheerleader every step of the way!

Benefits

• $1,000 sign on bonus with $500 payout at 90 days and $500 at 180 days of employment.
• $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
• $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 401K

What This Job Offers

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