Are you searching for a new position that brings meaning to your world? Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you take pride in providing support that helps individuals achieve their goals? If these statements describe you, then it’s time to take the LEAP! There is NO experience required to join Team MRCS Beacon and start your career in healthcare today!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs to live their fullest lives. At Beacon Specialized Living you can LEAP forward in your career!

What can I expect as a Direct Support Professional?

· Flexible scheduling (full time, part time, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts)

· $16.00 to $17.00 / hr starting pay

· $1.00 / hr (Competency and Longevity add-on if applicable)

· Medical, Dental & Vision (1st of the month after 30 days of employment)

· Life Insurance, 401K (with employer match)

· Paid Time Off

· Performance incentives (Beacon Bucks)

· Paid Training! Onsite shadowing / cross training. You will also receive certification in: CPR, First Aid, DODD State Training and Medication Administration.

· Advancement Opportunities (site management, program specialists, administration etc.)

· Holiday Pay

· Support services to help you address challenging issues you may face.

What will my day-to-day look like as a Direct Support Professional?

· Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.

· Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each person.

· Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all individuals. Create a space of trust and relationship with all individuals.

· Cook meals as necessary for individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.

· Transport individuals to and from scheduled activities or appointments, attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.

· Assist with supervision of individuals doing their laundry and complete facility laundry as needed.

· Administer medications as needed.

· Must regularly complete documentation including but not limited to: HPC service documentation, behavior documentation, communication logs, incident reports, medication documentation, mileage, etc.

· Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.

DSP Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum starting age 16 (subject to other requirements per DODD regulations)
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license with 5 points or less
• Must have criminal record that qualifies you for developmental disability employment, based on the Ohio Revised Code
• At least one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Home Health Aid (HHA), Nurses Aid and Senior Care. (preferred)
• Experience working with individual service plans (ISPs) or behavior support plans (BSPs) (preferred)
• Must adhere to the traits described above

DSP Certifications Needed:

• CPR (preferred)
• First Aid (preferred)
• Delegated Nursing Certification (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person