Direct Support Professional (DSP)

TITLE
Direct Support Professional (DSP) 
SALARY  
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time  
SHIFT Various Shifts  
LOCATION Akron, OH  
POSITION Direct Support Professional Template  
CATEGORY Supported Living  
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt  
OPEN DATE 2/19/2024  
CLOSE DATE 3/23/2024  
REQ NUMBER SUP-24-00009  

DESCRIPTION
Are you a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is passionate about people? Are you looking for a job where you will enjoy excellent benefits and the chance to make a difference in your community? Then join the Hudson I Am Boundless, Inc. team!

We are a fast-growing nonprofit organization committed to building a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. For more than forty years, we've provided people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges the support and services to thrive. Our person-centered approach to care celebrates people for who they are and empowers them to become active participants in the communities where they live, work, and play.

Will you join us? Apply today!

Pay Range: $16.80 to $17.75 an hour. Based on your experience.

$600 SIGN-ON BONUS:
 

• $300 upon completion of training

• $300 upon completion of 6 months of work

Available Work Schedules (Part-Time/PRN)

Varying schedules available.
Will discuss available days and times during the interview.

What You Will Be Doing
We want people to join our team who share our values of love, excellence, respect, empowerment, and well-being. Our DSP team members work in conjunction with the comprehensive Boundless team to ensure those that we serve can live a Boundless life.

• As a DSP, you will serve as a friend, mentor, and support-person to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• You will provide individualized direct care, lead socialization activities, help develop daily living skills, and assist with daily living needs.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and written

Required Licensures/Certifications:
 

• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant (training will be provided if not already certified).

• Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles--no more than five points on your driving record.

• Proof of auto insurance.

Preferred Experience:

One-year experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Must be detail-oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications, and interpersonal abilities.

• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts

All candidates who have received an offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS  
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.