Direct Support Professional - Medina Day Program/Group Home Combo

About the role

The direct support professional provides day to day interactions, care and assistance for individuals served as outlined in each Ohio Individual Support Plan.

Responsibilities

• Activities Of Daily Living (ADL'S) – Promotes independence in domestic tasks (home chores, cleaning)
• Safety and security to ensure healthy living
• Environmental cleanliness
• Personal care
• Transportation
• Community living and integration
• Upholding individual's rights
• Supports individuals with a mindset focused on the agency Mission and Vision including advocacy and engagement
• Engage in positive, collaborative interactions communication and support of individuals and team members at all times
• Provide input for the development and implementation of Ohio Individual Support Plans including documentation
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all individuals including all reporting and documenting per agency policy and procedure and regulatory requirements
• Perform medication administrative tasks, health related activities and documentation as required by DODD certification
• Demonstrates punctuality and dependability. May be required to work holidays and other shifts outside of your normal schedule
• Represents The Society with a professional attitude and positive intention while promoting effective internal and external relationships, communication and advocacy.
• Serves as a self-motivated, dependable, flexible and collaborative leader
• Adheres to The Society's policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to communicate in English including both spoken and written
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Medication Administration and Health Related Activities, First Aid, CPR, PMT and other courses as required
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License, good driving record, and carry the proper liability insurance amounts required by The Society
• Location: As assigned
• Travel: Meetings and site visits within the agency; meetings, appointments, outings and training outside of the agency.
• Reports to: Site Manager or Adult Day Services Supervisor or Camp and Volunteer Coordinator.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Full-time (35 to 40 hrs. per week) or Part-time (less than 35 hrs. per week)
• Works with: Individuals, families,