Direct Support Professional (DSP)

This position is located in VALLEYVIEW OHIO

About Us

Safe and Secure Healthcare is a home care agency dedicated to providing a wide range of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve by offering compassionate high-quality care. Learn more at .

Position Summary

• We are seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist in health and hygiene community integration mobility communication socialization and overall quality of life. This role emphasizes promoting independence safety and engagement while helping individuals achieve their personal goals.

******Please note that all candidates must have a reliable vehicle as there is no public transportation available in the area.******

We are Hiring for the following positions:

Second Shift 16 hours every weekend

• Friday: 3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.

Hiring Overnight Sleep Staff (Med Certification required)

• Friday: 11:00 PM 10:00 AM
• Saturday: 11:00 PM 10:00 AM

Weekend Day Staff

• Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 3:00 PM 11:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with hygiene grooming dressing eating and mobility.
• Independence Building: Support meal preparation light housekeeping and daily living tasks.
• Goal-Oriented Support: Help individuals achieve personal goals outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Social & Recreational Activities: Encourage community involvement and socialization.
• Health & Safety: Monitor health assist with medical appointments and administer medications as trained.
• Behavioral Support: Implement positive reinforcement and behavioral strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain daily logs progress notes and incident reports.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members families and healthcare professionals.
• Emergency Readiness: Respond calmly and appropriately in urgent situations.

Why Join Us

• As a Direct Support Professional you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Youll work in a supportive team environment and help individuals live their lives with dignity independence and inclusion. Paid training professional growth opportunities and a rewarding career path are provided.

Job Type: Full-time Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Fridays 11pm-9am and Saturdays 11pm-10am REQUIRED
• If not located within VALLEYVIEW OHIO
• Do you have reliable transportation as an Essential Worker to travel to VALLEYVIEW OHIO to support assigned clients

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medication Administration Category 3 (Med Cert 3) (Preferred)
• Medication Administration Certification 2
  (Med Cert 2) (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Medication Administration Certification 1 (Med Cert 1) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in direct care preferred but not required; paid training is provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient empathetic and committed to supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transporation. (REQUIRED)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Medication Certificate (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening. (REQUIRED)
• Physically able to lift assist with mobility and respond to emergencies as needed.