Direct Support Professional

Avenues
  • Dayton, OH
    Today

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking Direct Support Professional's (DSP) to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of individuals with mental health needs & developmentally disabled individuals.

     

    Pay rates adjusted with experience, certifications and level of care required

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist clients with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, life essentials
    • Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties that might include upper management or SSA's
    • Collaborate with clients, families and supervisors for best care opportunities
    • Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment while providing a fun packed plan so that all clients can "Live Life on Their Terms"

    Qualifications:

    • Previous experience in personal care or other related fields is great, but not required
    • Compassionate and caring demeanor
    • Ability to build rapport with clients and other staff members
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Must have a valid drivers license
    • Can not have any qualifying criminal convictions that would not allow you to be state approved
    • Be able to complete medication certification & CPR within 30 days of being hired (Company provided)
    \nCompany Description

    Avenues is a local Agency service provider in the state of Ohio operating multiple locations while providing support to our community of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis. Avenues has a strong local leadership team that takes the time to understand and get to know our staff and clients while making them the center of our organization with every decision that we make. With flexible shifts, health benefits and the numerous company activities, you will enjoy the working environment at Avenues. Unlike other DSP positions in the local area, our staff focuses on one home and reports to the same location for shift without having to travel to multiple locations. Avenues also has sites that are staffed by multiple DSP's that adds to the team atmosphere so that your not always handling everything by yourself. Our staff and clients come first above all else

    Company Description

    Avenues is a local Agency service provider in the state of Ohio operating multiple locations while providing support to our community of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis. Avenues has a strong local leadership team that takes the time to understand and get to know our staff and clients while making them the center of our organization with every decision that we make. With flexible shifts, health benefits and the numerous company activities, you will enjoy the working environment at Avenues. Unlike other DSP positions in the local area, our staff focuses on one home and reports to the same location for shift without having to travel to multiple locations. Avenues also has sites that are staffed by multiple DSP's that adds to the team atmosphere so that your not always handling everything by yourself. Our staff and clients come first above all else

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDayton, OH

    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Personal Careunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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