Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Job Description:
Continuity of Care Providers, LLC - Pleasantville, Ohio
Position Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Operations
Position Summary:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide essential, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities. DSPs assist with daily living needs, promote independence, ensure health and safety, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals at home and in the community. All supports must uphold dignity, respect, empathy, and individual rights.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (DSP responsibilities include, but are not limited to): Direct Care & Daily Living Support:
Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
Provide support with meal planning, meal preparation, feeding assistance, and general household tasks (cleaning, laundry, organization).
Support individuals with maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
Health & Safety:
Follow all health and welfare guidelines, infection control, and universal precaution procedures.
Monitor individuals for changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral health and report concerns promptly.
Implement safety plans, service plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Community Integration & Social Support:
Support individuals in participating in community activities, outings, events, and appointments.
Encourage independence, skill-building, and choice-making.
Foster positive relationships and meaningful daily engagement.
Documentation & Compliance:
Complete all required documentation accurately and within required timeframes (EVV/Sandata, progress notes, incident reporting, etc.).
Follow all policies and procedures, including HIPAA, Individual Rights, MUI/UI reporting, and person-centered planning requirements.
Attend all required training and ongoing professional development.
Transportation:
Provide transportation using your personal vehicle or agency vehicle (when applicable).
Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and safe driving record.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, Rapback, and exclusion screenings.
Must complete required new-hire DSP training per OAC 5123-2-08.
Ability to lift, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
Compassionate, reliable, patient, and committed to high-quality care.
Schedule & Availability:
1 Full-Time Position Available.
Weekday shifts: 1:00 PM - 6:30 AM.
Weekend care: 24/7 rotating shifts (Can be 8 hour shifts).
Hiring specifically for Fairfield County, Ohio.
Compensation:
Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
Paid training.
Opportunities for advancement and additional hours.
Core Competencies:
Empathy-based care.
Person-centered support.
Professional boundaries.
Problem-solving and common-sense decision-making.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Salary
$18
Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
Auto Insuranceunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)unmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Laundryunmatched
Meal Plansunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
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