Direct Support Professional 2nd Shift

ARC Voyagers • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Group Employment help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop workplace skills, build independence, and achieve meaningful personal outcomes. Through hands-on support, coaching, and encouragement, DSPs help participants succeed both on the job and in their daily lives. This role involves supporting skill development, encouraging growth and independence, providing hands-on job support, coaching for success, supporting daily living needs, ensuring quality and compliance, creating safe environments, and making a meaningful impact by helping participants gain confidence, develop abilities, and experience greater independence and inclusion.

Requirements

• 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Positive, patient, and encouraging with strong communication skills
• Comfortable teaching, coaching, and supporting individuals with diverse needs
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in active work environment.
• Willingness to provide hands-on support in both employment and personal care settings
• Must submit to a BCII/FBI background check and Nurses Aid & Abuser Registry checks.
• Maintain American Red Cross or equivalent first aid and CPR certification.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurability standards.
• Complete eight hours of training as required by The Ohio Department of Developmental upon hire.
• Must pass a drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Personalize communication and task-training approaches to match each participant's learning style and individual needs.
• Help participants improve work and life skills while supporting progress toward personal goals and outcomes.
• Assist participants in completing cleaning contract duties and safely using work supplies, machinery, tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Teach new hard and soft skills in real-world work settings while promoting confidence and independence.
• Assist participants with health maintenance, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities as needed.
• Document services provided and help maintain compliance with CMS, DODD, OOD, and CARF standards.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for everyone served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• holidays and leave options
• Comprehensive health insurance provided through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), including employer paid allowance
• 100% Employer paid dental and vision plans
• $25,000 basic life insurance paid by employer
• Voluntary life, disability and other insurance plans
• 403(b) savings plan, with company match 50% of employee deferral up to 6%
• Access to employee assistance program
• Opportunities for training, education assistance and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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