Direct Support Professional - Summit County $16 per hour

Become a Direct Support Professional: Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where your energy, empathy, and professionalism truly matter? Do you thrive on helping others live their fullest lives? Then join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and be a champion for individuals in a supportive residential setting!

What You'll Do: Inspire and Empower

As a DSP, you won't just be assisting—you'll be empowering! You'll provide essential daily living support while actively encouraging people to make their own decisions and be vibrant participants in their homes and communities. Every day is a new chance to uplift someone's life, helping them reach their personal goals!

Your Impact Includes:

• Community Connector: Help individuals build relationships, engage with friends and family, and participate in fun community leisure activities (like shopping or events!). You’ll even provide transportation and make the outings happen.
• Life Skills Coach: Provide hands-on assistance with essential daily living activities, including personal hygiene (like bathing and dressing), meal preparation, home maintenance, and laundry skills.
• Health Advocate: Accompany and transport individuals to medical appointments, administer medications and treatments following strict guidelines, and ensure their medical needs are fully met.
• Goal Achiever: Work with individuals to implement the goals listed in their Individual Plans, offering consistent support and encouraging socially-appropriate behavior and personal growth.
• Home Hero: Ensure a safe, sanitary, and supportive environment in the home, maintaining organizational procedures and completing essential documentation.

What We're Looking For: Your Professional Qualities

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who are ready to jump in and make a positive impact!

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to provide physical assistance to individuals, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing wheelchairs, bending, twisting, and assisting with transfers and personal care (training provided!).
• Acts as a positive role model who interacts with integrity and respect at all times.
• Must have basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, internet).
• Must successfully pass criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.

Why Join Our Team?

This role is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a caring community that values your contribution. While the schedule may change based on the needs of the individuals we serve (which may include working beyond a scheduled shift or being reassigned to another location), your commitment is what makes our mission possible!

Ready to start a fulfilling career where you truly make a difference? Apply today!

Siffrin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.