Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a contract onsite role based in Urbana, OH, with compensation of $18 per hour during waking hours. This position supports the caregiving team at Creative Foundations, a Help at Home company. The role is responsible for providing one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist with daily living skills, encourage community participation, and help individuals achieve personal goals.

What you'll do

• Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e.
• grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportation.
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.
• Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrating progress.
• Promoting choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress.
• Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

urbana oh

dsp

direct support professional

caregiver

onsite

no on-call

$18/hr

creative foundations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, paid training, sign-on bonus.

Why this role

$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires.

About the employer

Creative Foundations is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.