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Job Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Duties:
- Assist individuals with daily living activities (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Assist with medication management and administration
- Help individuals develop and maintain life skills
- Implement individualized care plans and follow specific protocols
- Advocate for resident rights and ensure their well-being
- Promote socialization and community integration
- Provide transportation to appointments, outings, and activities
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in senior care, working with people with autism, or related fields is preferred
- Knowledge of ADLs and experience in childcare or patient care is beneficial
- Familiarity with resident rights and social work principles is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and collaboration
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for the position of Direct Support Professional. Join our team today and help us provide exceptional care to those in need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.20 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$31k-34k (estimate)
05/23/2023
08/27/2024
cssohio.org
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
200 - 500
1994
DANIEL SWICKERED
$10M - $50M
Consumer Support Services, Inc. has been providing quality residential services for the developmentally disabled since 1994. CSSs policies, procedures, training approaches, and interventions reflect a commitment to Individual choice and independence within the context of individual abilities, preferences, and interests. CSS develops supports that assist individuals to achieve the quality of life that they and their family desire in communities of their choosing. Were committed to helping the people we serve strengthen their skills and increase their ability to make decisions on their own. We h ...
elp individuals in our care to become more self-sufficient by assisting them in learning daily living skills, working on behavioral issues or helping with job placement as this allows our residents to live life to the fullest as a part of their communities. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, CSS currently operates in 17 counties throughout the state: Allen, Clark, Champaign, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Geauga, Lake, Licking, Madison, Mahoning, Medina, Montgomery, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties. We also operate four adult day programs the James Street Center in Newark, the HOPE Center in Tuscarawas County, Beyond Expectations in Mahoning County and Options For All in Clark County.
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