Job Description

Take Another Chance is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. DSPs provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a 24-hour awake care residential setting helping them live safe independent and meaningful lives.

We are looking for dependable compassionate professionals who align with our values: Compassion Opportunity Dignity and Evolvement (C.O.D.E.) . This position requires reliability attention to detail and a strong commitment to continuity of care.

This is a part-time position with scheduling based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing grooming toileting and feeding
• Support individuals with mobility and physical assistance as needed
• Prepare meals and assist with nutritional needs

Health Safety & Medication Support

• Administer medications in accordance with Ohio DODD standards and agency policy
• Monitor and report changes in behavior health or safety concerns
• Follow all ISP protocols and safety plans

Home & Community Support

• Maintain a clean safe and organized living environment
• Provide transportation to appointments activities and community outings
• Support skill-building and independence in daily routines

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately complete daily documentation and reports
• Follow all company policies ISP requirements and state regulations
• Participate in required trainings and maintain certifications

Companionship & Engagement

• Build positive respectful relationships with individuals served
• Encourage participation in activities and community engagement
• Provide emotional support while promoting independence

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid statedrivers license
• Reliable daily access to a personal vehicle
• Active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements
• Ability to pass both a criminal and a driving history background check
• Current AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AEDcertification
• Current Category I Medication Administration Certification with the Ohio DODD
• 1 year prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs and perform physical tasks (bend reach stand for extended periods)
• Ability to work assigned shifts consistently to support continuity of care

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer literacy including the ability to learn and use systems for documentation communication and training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure accurate timely documentation and clear communication across shifts
• Professional interpersonal skills to support individuals served and maintain positive working relationships with team members
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to support continuity of care and consistent service delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Current Category II or Category III Medication Administration Certification with the Ohio DODD
• 1 years prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Why Join Us

• Supportive mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Hands-on experience in a growing organization
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day .

Take Another Chance provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin ancestry citizenship status disability genetic information marital status veteran status military status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In compliance with applicable laws Take Another Chance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants needing assistance during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete an application participate in the interview process or otherwise engage in the hiring process please contact our support team at .

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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