Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Toledo, OH
Support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Help individuals build independence, protect their rights and participate in meaningful daily activities.
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Department: Direct Care Services
Reports to: House Coordinator or designee
Work setting: Home and community-based services
Schedule, employment status and compensation: Discussed during the hiring process and confirmed in the offer letter.
Preferred qualifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certification with an in-person skills assessment.
- Current MED PASS / medication administration training or certification appropriate to the assigned duties.
- Prior DSP or caregiving experience; one year of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
Having these credentials when applying is preferred. Required First Aid/CPR certification must be maintained for assigned duties unless an applicable exemption applies. Medication administration is performed only when properly trained, currently certified or authorized, and assigned to do so.
What you will do
- Follow each individual's service plan, health protocols, behavior-support strategies and approved staffing instructions.
- Support choice, dignity, privacy, self-direction, relationships and community participation.
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility, meals, household routines, recreation and skill development.
- Observe changes in physical, behavioral or emotional condition and report concerns promptly.
- Provide medication and health-related support only within your training, authorization and assigned scope.
- Protect individuals from harm and promptly report incidents, suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and safety concerns.
- Complete service notes, HPC documentation, timekeeping, shift communication and assigned records accurately and on time.
- Support community outings, appointments, transportation and money-management tasks as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
- At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently for service plans, documentation and emergency communication.
- Successful completion of required background investigations, database checks, Rapback enrollment and applicable AHHA screening.
- Completion and maintenance of required agency, DODD, individual-specific and annual training.
- Ability to use electronic scheduling, timekeeping, communication and documentation systems.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance when assigned to drive or transport individuals; otherwise preferred.
Physical requirements and working conditions
This role includes standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, stairs, mobility and transfer assistance, and responding to emergencies. Employees must be able to lift, move or support up to 60 pounds using safe techniques and available assistance or equipment. Work may involve private homes, residential settings, vehicles and community environments, with exposure to bodily fluids, cleaning products, illness, variable weather, noise or temperature. AHHA will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.
Our commitment
We expect compassion, reliability, professional boundaries, respectful communication and protection of confidential information. AHHA is an equal opportunity employer.
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