Job description

!!!1,000 Sign-on bonus!!!!!*

DOY Services is a Direct Care Provider Agency that was founded in 2006 to support individuals with Developmental Disabilities in independent living arrangements. Some of our individuals live in a group setting with 1-2 other people, while some live on their own. Direct Support Professionals provide a vital service to our individuals so that each one can live his/her own life to fullest possible extent. We utilize a client-centered approach so that each individual’s needs are met and no one is ever treated like just a number. We know that choice is important to each of our individuals and each one is on his or her own unique journey and we want to be part of that journey every step of the way.

Who should apply to be a Direct Support Professional?

Being a Direct Support Professional is a fantastic way to begin a career for anyone interested in:

· Healthcare

· Nursing

· Early Childhood Education

· Education

· Social Services

· Intervention Specialist

· Behavioral Studies

· Social Work

· Human Behavior

· Humanities

· Consumer and family Services

· Health Science

· Human Development

· Physical Education

· Pre-Medicine

· Psychology

· Public Health

· Sociology

What does a Direct Support Professional (DSP) do?

A DSP’s primary goal to provide care to the individuals. The health, safety and overall well-being of each individual is our top priority. A DSP assists individuals in his/her day to life. This includes:

· Transportation, including to and from Doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, visiting family or friends, or other activities.

· Assisting with shopping, including going to the grocery store, a gift for a friend or family member, clothing or other games and activities. The DSPs assist with price comparisons, budgeting and register transactions.

· Meal preparation, whether the individual is able to prepare his/her own meals with supervision from the DSP or if the DSP prepares the meals him/herself.

· General housekeeping duties

· Maintaining personal hygiene

· Planning activities for the individuals. This could be simply going for a walk, assisting with math, language and writing, going to the movies or a restaurant and anything else a DSP can think of that the individual would be interested in.

· Working closely with the individual’s team including other DSPs, residential managers, guardians and healthcare staff to maintain effective communication.

· Follow the individual’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) to maintain services tailored to the individual’s specific needs.

· Provide guidance and redirection of behaviors when necessary.

· Complete all required documentation in a timely manner

· Other duties as assigned

What does DOY Services offer?

· Paid Training (including First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration)

· Paid time off

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Life, Accident and Disability insurance

· Retirement plan

What you need:

· Must be at least 18 years old or older

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

· A valid Driver’s license

· Proof of valid vehicle insurance

· A High School Diploma or GED (DODD will temporarily waive the requirement that DSPs must have a high school diploma or GED. Employees without a high school diploma or GED cannot be certified to administer medications)

*Sign on bonus applies to Millersburg and Coshocton location only. Bonus will be paid in 2 parts. The first payment will be made after the first 30 days of successful employment with no attendance issues (Absences/Tardiness/Leaving early) The second payment will be made after 90 days of successful employment with no attendance issues. Full-time employees will receive two payments of $500, totaling $1000. Full-time employees must work a total of 32 hours per week during the entire 90-day period Excluding the week of training. Part-time employees will receive two payments of $250, totaling $500. Part-time employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week during entire 90-day period excluding the week of training. First payment will be made on the first date of pay after 30 days. Second payment will be made on the first date of pay after 90 days.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Millersburg, OH 44654: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for full or part time?
• Are you looking for mornings, afternoons, evenings or overnights?
• What days are you available to work?
• What days/shifts are you NOT available to work?
• Are you at least 18 years old?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Medication Administration (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: One location

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