What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP-Direct Support Professional (Adult Care-Mental Health-Day, Evening and Overnight Shifts) position at Hopewell?
Hopewell is a not for profit therapeutic farm community set on a picturesque 325-acre working farm located near Middlefield, Ohio. Hopewell combines clinical care, meaningful work, and a natural farm environment to help adults with serious mental illness develop skills to manage their illness and live more independently. Our residential therapeutic community encourages socialization, respect and acceptance for all.
We are currently seeking compassionate, person-centered, and caring applicants to support and engage our residents as part time as needed (PRN) Direct Support Professional. Day, evening and overnight shifts available. Our evening and weekend shifts are supported by nursing and clinical on call staff. Shift differentials available for overnight and weekend shifts.
Hopewell offers a unique employment setting and prides itself in being an employer of choice. If you are interested in a meaningful career choice, please consider Hopewell.
Basic responsibilities include:
- Assisting residents with medication (training provided).
- Assist residents with cleaning and care of their environment, including but not limited to light housekeeping tasks, laundry, changing of linens, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, etc.
- Assist with residents’ personal care as needed.
- Encouraging and engaging residents in activities and groups.
- Assist with and work to strengthen resident’s activities of daily living needs and goals.
- Transport residents to appointments or other off-property trips as needed.
- Rounds
Candidate Must:
- Be at least 22 years in age.
- Valid Driver License
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Pass pre-employment background checks and drug test.
- Have experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness.
- STNA or Caregiver experience (preferred)
Benefits Include:
Benefits include:
- Paid training
- 403b with a company matching contribution up to 4% after six months of employment.
- Access to any meal served during your shift, at no cost.
- Overnight shift differential of$2.00
- Weekend shift differential of $0.75
- Employee Assistance Program
$15.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience (shift differential available for overnight and weekend shifts)
Hopewell aspires to celebrate and thrive on inclusiveness in our therapeutic community, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Care Support: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20