Many people wonder if they’re making a difference at work. Direct Support Professionals don’t wonder – they know they are… A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides essential care and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives.
Hourly Pay: $17.50/hour, Fri-Sun +$2.00/hour
Shifts: PT/FT, weekends
Work Location
- Campus Homes (Williston, OH): 1st Shift (6a-10a/6a-2p), 2nd Shift (2p-10p), 3rd Shift (10p-6a) – must train on 1st or 2nd for the first 90 days in order to transition to 3rd shift
- Community Homes (Lucas, Wood & Ottawa counties): 2nd shift
Benefits
- Paid: training, breaks, time-off, double-time for holidays worked
- Insurance (health, dental, vision)
- 403B retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Raises at 90 days and 1 year
What You’ll Do
- Develop meaningful relationships based on trust and respect.
- Teach and assist individuals in activities of daily living.
- Be alert and know where individuals are at all times per their supervision levels.
- Engage individuals in activities in their home and community.
- Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and other personal hygiene needs.
- Lift and assist with movement/walking needs of individuals.
- Complete required documentation, correctly and legibly.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Cleaning, meal prep & laundry.
What We Require
A heart for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Campus Home
- Age 18 or older
- Pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening
Community Home
- Age 21 or older
- 1 year or > experience
- Driver’s license (≤ 4 pts), reliable transportation and auto insurance
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening
About Luther Home of Mercy
Luther Home of Mercy is dedicated to assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life they choose. Established in 1928, they provide residential support to adults in 25 homes throughout Ottawa, Lucas and Wood counties. These include 8 homes at our Williston campus and 17 homes in the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
