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OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Direct Support Professional (DSP) with benefits– OMJ|CC (OJT) in Euclid, Ohio
OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a Non-profit Foundation in Euclid, Ohio.
About the Foundation
The Foundation is our passion! For more than 50 years, the Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.
What the Foundation offers our Community Connectors (DSPs):
- Opportunity starting at $12.50 per hour
- Access to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand Pay
- A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 8 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
- RETENTION BONUSES!
What our Adult Days Support Community Connectors GET TO DO every day!
Our Community Connectors are DSPS who work Monday through Friday in an Adult Day Services setting supporting and caring for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Every day as a Community Connector, you actively work in classroom setting where you assist individuals with crafts and other indoor activities, as well as, by taking the individuals into the community when you get to also enjoy outings to museums, sporting events, movies, parks, and many other types of volunteer activities in the Cleveland area.
One of the biggest parts of the job is ensuring the individuals you serve get safely to and from their homes to the program and to the outings. This is a very important part of their day as it is what gives them freedom to move about their community! You will be part of a positive team working together to support people who really appreciate and need you.
Please note...
There are still all the standard requirements in the job such as completing and submitting documentation and billing, driving an individual to an appointment, and supporting individual needs throughout the day, but the impact this role has getting these individuals out of their homes and actively involved in their community is the heart of it all!
So, if you're thinking, those sound-like fun things to do, you're right! You get PAID to have fun!
Are YOU ready to join our team?!!
Requirements:
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- Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED or willingness to complete a GED program within 2-years of hire
- 1 year of work experience preferably in a care providing role, or exposure to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or a combination of experience and education
- Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skills
- Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner
- Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
- Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification; training available for CPR and Med Pass onsite
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with less than 6 points
- Med Pass Certification preferred.
Benefits Dental, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Retirement, Sick Leave, and Vacation.
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