Direct Support Professional

Active Day is seeking applicants for the Direct Support Professional role in Urbana, Ohio.
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Find out more and apply below.

This is an incredibly satisfying job. This is a job that requires passion and dedication with a big splash of creativity. This is where you go home EVERY night knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of our members. As a DSP / Direct Support Professional with Active Day, you will lead by example, bring a positive attitude, provide thoughtful and caring support to adults with intellectual disabilities and developmental needs and focus on providing vocational, recreational, leisure and social skills, support and instruction with a focus on community integration at our Day Program.

The responsibilities of our DSPs includes but is not limited to:

• Supervise member productivity and ensure the quality and delivery of work per with customer requirements. Production may include the operation of machinery and equipment.
• Actively assist and encourage members in recreation, leisure activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, restroom assistance, etc.) and provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Participate in the planning, facilitation and documentation of individual behavior support plans.
• May be required to intervene in crisis situations and unexpected behaviors in accordance with approved strategies and techniques.
• Bringing KINDNESS, JOY, and UNDERSTANDING to our members’ lives.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 16.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

To apply, please call 937-508-4709 or stop in at 330 W Twain Ave, Urbana, OH 43078 to fill out an application.