EMPLOYMENT

COLUMBUS, OHIO 

The Associate Support Staff or DSP in this position will be responsible for providing direct support, positive direction and assistance to individuals with disabilities by performing a variety of tasks in the areas of personal care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the health and safety of our consumers

• Administer medications

• Cook healthy meals, as instructed by a doctor

• Maintain a clean home by helping with daily chores and sometimes deep cleaning, when necessary

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as: brushing teeth, showering, helping with dressing, etc.

• Plan and implement activities

• Transport consumers to activities they have planned or have requested in your personal vehicle, including medical appointments and meetings

• Document your shift as outlined below:

• Accurate mileage of any trips taken

• Homemaker personal care (HPC) activities completed during the shift

• Provider logs

• Behavior documentation

• Incident reports

• Communication logs

• Various logs that may be required by medical professionals, behavior specialists, etc.

• Communicate with co-workers and home managers about concerns or activities completed/need completed throughout the shift

• Maintain required certifications and training (recertification classes offered)

• Monitor medical needs of the individual(s)

• Provide emergency care, as needed

• Provide behavioral intervention, as needed

• Serve as a role model of appropriate behavior and social skills in the home and the community

• Conduct additional services requested by our consumer or their service team that may improve their quality of life, health and safety

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• 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 preferred but not required

• Experience working with individual service plans (ISPs) or behavior support plans (BSPs) preferred but not required

Certifications Needed

• CPR/ First Aid