Group Home DSP Job at Empowering People, Inc

Empowering People, Inc Eaton, OH 45320

NEW PAY RATE ~ $13/HOUR plus quarterly bonuses!!!

What brought you to Indeed today? If it's looking for a career where you can truly make a difference in someone's life, then this is IT! And when you love your job, you don't work a day in your life :-)

EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees include: tuition reimbursement for health related education including Nursing school, Psychology, Social Work and other degrees, company paid life insurance for you and supplemental plans for your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 annually, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!!

DSP Job Description

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to integrate with their communities and live their lives in the least restrictive environment. A DSP is a hero who empowers and supports an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide transportation and supports to a Individual at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.

DSP Job Duties

  • Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote teamwork and help to make a positive work and living environment.
  • Read, know, and implement Individual’s Service Plan, documenting as required.
  • Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor. Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
  • Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
  • Help individuals as needed to bathe, groom, dress, participate in family style dining and other daily living skills, always working to improve self-reliance
  • Assist the individuals in maintaining a clean, neat and safe home environment.

DSP Job Requirements

High School Diploma and/or GED, 18 years of age or older, Valid Driver's License with clean driving record < 6points and Clean Background Check according to Federal, State and Local Law. Must be willing to earn Medication Administration certification to pass medications and monitor general health of Indivdiuals. We offer paid training.

Shifts need:

Mostly 2nd and 3rd shifts, 12 hour shifts also available. Every other weekend required. Need weekend only work as you go to school or work another job? We can offer that too!

COME! Check us out and be part of our amazing team!! You'll be glad you did!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Empowering People, Inc cares about the health and wellbeing of residents and the heroes we employ. We follow all CDC, state and local guidelines related to Covid 19 and have personal protective equipment available at all locations.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License & clean driving record <6 points (Required)

Work Location: One location




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