Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Upreach, LLC has been dedicated to providing residential-based services to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities since 2003. Based in Columbus, our mission at the Upreach family is to build foundations for optimal living for the people we serve. We are looking for candidates with a passion for making positive impacts in the lives of others, and building strong, inclusive communities.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

Provide supervision and guidance to each consumer in accordance with his/her Individual Service Plan Assist each consumer in planning and implementing in-home and community-based activities Administer medications where indicated and appropriate Act as role models and promote positive lifestyles for each consumer Advocate for the safety and well-being of each consumer to appropriate management personnel Provide physical assistance as needed, including but not limited to, personal care, housekeeping and transportation

Impact:

Celebrate the abilities of adults with developmental disabilities Be a champion for inclusion and self-determination in homes, communities, and workplaces Help end the stigma surrounding physical and developmental disabilities Form close relationships with the people you serve

Benefits:

Paid Time Off $500 referral bonus program Paid mileage program Weekly Pay Direct Deposit Health insurance Dental insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Experience preferred, paid training will be provided

Direct Care Staff Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent Current and valid Driver License with less than 5 points on driving record and no record of unsafe driving Car insurance registered in YOUR name Working and safe motor vehicle, maintaining minimum of State required insurance coverage No felony convictions as identified and outlined by the

Ohio Revised Code Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Could you work at a site with big dogs? Are you comfortable and able to assist someone in a wheelchair? Are you comfortable assisting with all personal care tasks such as toileting and bathing? Are you comfortable working in a family's home? Are you comfortable working with a client that has physical behaviors? Can you work with male and female clients? If not, who are you comfortable working with? Do you have experience with clients who need intensive medical support such as feeding tubes, oxygen, wound care, dementia care?

Experience:

Developmental Disabilities:

1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person