What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Fairfield Community Supports?
Seeking Female DSP Staff interested in working in Lancaster, Ohio.
Hours ranging 32 hours per week
Schedule is: Friday 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 10pm, Sunday 6am to 4pm, and Monday 4pm to 8pm.
Pay Range $17- $18, depending on experience & certifications
Must have medication administration.
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional and become a vital part of empowering individuals with diverse needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. In this role, you will provide compassionate, personalized care and support to residents in various settings, including home and community-based programs. Your energy and commitment will help foster a safe, nurturing environment where each person can thrive. This paid position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your skills in patient care and support services.
Responsibilities
- DSP daily documentation and outcome tracking for all shifts worked
- Documents services provided according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
- Monitor and review the client's personal money and financial statements and maintain records pertaining to expenditures, completing monthly reconciliations.
- Attend team meetings as needed per client roster.
- Recruiting DSPs, clients, and onboarding staff
- Keep an open line of communication between FCS staff, clients, family, and other collaborative team members
- Provides direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, toileting, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care-related tasks.
- Fosters positive relationships among staff, individuals, and families supported
- Ensures individual safety and maintaining a safe environment.
- Reminds and assists individuals with medications (when assigned and with proper training)
- Assist with medical appointments
- Encourages self-help activities.
- Reports on changes and/or incidents to FCS supervisor immediately
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up as necessary
- Accompany individuals to community activities, scheduled appointments, and transport individuals or run errands for individuals as authorized by FCS and the individual service plan.
- Provide assistance in the community.
- Provide transportation as needed for daily activities and basic needs as necessary. Other related duties as assigned
Skills
- 8 Hours DSP initial training/Annual DSP training due by December 31
- CPR/First Aid with skills demonstration
- Clean driving record of at least 5 points or less
- Clear Background Check
- Self-motivation
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead
- Ability to work under pressure
- Interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
- Three work references
- Proven experience working with people with developmental disabilities, autism, dementia (including Alzheimer’s), or in hospice care
- Familiarity with group home settings, assisted living environments, or long-term care facilities
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts or residents’
lifts - Excellent communication skills for collaborating with collaborative teams, individuals, families, guardians, and SSA/ISC
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of client information
- Compassionate demeanor with patience for working with individuals experiencing memory loss or behavioral challenges
Join us in making a positive impact—helping individuals live their best lives through dedicated caregiving and support. Your commitment will foster independence while ensuring safety and dignity for those we serve.
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18