Direct Support Professional

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL & SOUTHEAST OHIO INC • Jackson, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves providing essential support to consumers in Jackson County, OH. The role requires adherence to Individual Service Plans (ISPs), maintaining a safe and clean living environment, and recognizing changes in consumer condition or hazards. Responsibilities include basic personal care, homemaking tasks, accompanying consumers to appointments, and working a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and overnights. Maintaining client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations is crucial.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Ohio Driver's License – with less than 6 points
• Reliable transportation with proof of insurance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Working Cellular Phone – to clock in and out for billing purposes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• One to four years of college in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the consumer's Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings when requested by the consumer's interdisciplinary team.
• Perform tasks and duties according to the ISP, prioritizing and organizing tasks to achieve goals outlined on the ISP.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and be sensitive to the consumer's and family's needs.
• Recognize changes in the consumer's condition and behavior as well as safety and sanitation hazards, and report them to family and case management as appropriate.
• Provide basic personal care and grooming, including bathing (and bladder/bowel requirements), care of the hair, and assistance with clothing.
• Perform household services essential to the consumer's health and comfort in the home (e.g., necessary changing of bed linens or rearranging of furniture to facilitate ease of movement in the home).
• Perform when necessary, homemaking tasks such as cooking, feeding, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Accompany consumer to medical appointments, on walks/outings and other like appointments.
• Maintain client confidentiality as required by County DD standards and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

What This Job Offers

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