PT Direct Support Professional - Niles - $16/hr

Are you driven by compassion and looking for a career where you can genuinely impact lives every single day? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best, most independent lives.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a hero in the home and community!

What You'll Be Doing: The Heart of the Role

As a DSP, you are the cornerstone of support, independence, and well-being for the individuals we serve. Your essential functions include:

• Compassionate Direct Care: Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration. You will maintain a safe, sanitary, and supportive home environment.
• Empowerment and Advocacy: Encouraging independence, self-advocacy, and community involvement. You will uphold the "Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities" and help plan meaningful leisure activities like shopping and community outings.
• Essential Transportation: Safely driving clients to and from medical appointments, educational programs, recreational activities, and community events, following all Ohio DODD and agency safety protocols.
• Medical Support: Scheduling, accompanying, and supporting individuals at their medical appointments. Administering medications and treatments accurately according to documented procedures (Category 1 Certification required; Category 2/3 may be needed).
• Professional Documentation: Maintaining accurate and confidential records (paper or electronic) of progress, medical information, and daily activities in compliance with HIPAA and DODD guidelines.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, internet navigation).
• Required: Must pass agency criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Required: Ability to complete and maintain all required agency and Ohio DODD training, including Medication Administration (Cat 1).
• A Plus: Certifications in advanced medical procedures like G/J Tube (Cat 2) or Insulin Administration (Cat 3) are valuable, and may be required based on location needs.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

This role is active and dynamic! You must be able to:

• Operate a vehicle safely in various weather conditions.
• Provide physical assistance, including lifting at least 50 pounds, transferring, bathing, pushing wheelchairs, and using adaptive equipment (like Hoyer lifts).
• Demonstrate strong independent thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve client issues when direct supervision is not present.

Why Join Our Team?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. At Siffrin, we value our staff and the positive, professional manner in which you represent us in the community.

If you are ready for a challenging yet incredibly rewarding career where you can truly be the difference in someone's life, we encourage you to apply!

Salary : $16