Caregiver for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Lima

Company: Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
Location: Lima
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Caregiver - Home Care Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Caregiver for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

$500 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply)

Direct Support Professionals work with individuals through providing support with social activities and daily tasks.

Flexible schedules with bi-weekly pay. High School Diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required.

Summary

The Home Care Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. The DSP will provide positive assistance and support to individuals by ensuring health, safety, and successful achievement of goals according to each person's Individual Service Plan.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participate in the individual's Service Plan meetings if requested to do so by the individual and the team of supports.

2. Perform tasks and duties according to the individual's goals stated in the Service Plan. Prioritize, maintain, and document on assistance provided to achieve the goals outlined in the Service Plan.

3. Maintain a clean and safe environment and be sensitive to the consumer and family's needs.

4. Recognize and report any changes in the individual's health, behavior, and safety.

5. Provide basic personal care and grooming, including bathing, care of the hair, and assistance with clothing and other hygiene needs according to the Service Plan.

6. Perform household services essential to the consumer's health and comfort in the home (e.g. necessary changing of bed linens or rearranging of furniture to facilitate ease of movement in the home), according to the Service Plan.

7. Perform, when necessary, homemaking tasks such as cooking including (feeding if necessary) cleaning, laundry and shopping. Will also be required to accompany customer to medical appointments, on walks/outings and other like appointments, according to the Service Plan.

8. Assist individuals in exploring and participating in community activities, including providing transportation in either personal or company vehicles.

9. Maintain client confidentiality as required by HIPPA Regulations.

10. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

11. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Tier 1 specific responsibilities:

1. Follow monthly staffing schedule provided by supervisor.

2. Provide services to individuals living independently or in a group home.

3. Specifically provide services in the community or in the individual's home.

4. Maintain basic knowledge of technology.

5. Provide routine feedback, updates, and changes regrading services to supervisor in order to be shared with individual's support teams by completing proper documentation and comments on goal progress.

6. Complete required service and goal documentation routinely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Required to maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience preferred within the Developmental Disabilities field and/or demonstrated experience in providing supports to others.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV's liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Skills & Abilities

1. This person must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the needs of others, and be able to relate well to the individual they serve and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with our philosophy.

2. Must display emotional maturity and stability.

3. Must be willing to take training in the field of DD, Aging or other related area.

4. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

5. Ability to deal with daily operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

6. Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

7. Must possess excellent customer service, organizational, writing, and reading skills.

8. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with a broad spectrum of people; including consumers, referral source and consumer family.

9. Must be self-motivated.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations

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Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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