Employment requirements
In order to be employed by UNA, job applicants must meet the following requirements:
- United States Citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen
- Must pass pre-employment criminal background check
- Must pass pre-employment physical exam
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- For driving positions: Must possess valid drivers license
- For direct care positions: High School Diploma or GED
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Job Openings : Direct Support Professional
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)- MASCO
About the job
Company Description
At UNA, our mission is to empower individuals by offering a wide range of services and meaningful employment opportunities that help them realize their full potential. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where teamwork thrives and the needs of those we serve always come first. As the trusted provider of choice in Trumbull, Mahoning, and Portage counties, we are dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact in our communities.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Direct Support Professional located in Boardman, OH. The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for day-to-day care of our clients, ensuring the ISP is followed. Helps clients integrate into the community and assists with production work inside the workshop environment. Transports clients to and from workshop using company vehicles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Ensures the health, safety, and security of program participants by adhering to all related policies and procedures
- Provides supervision to program participants in an adult workshop, or other day habilitation or community setting according to board policies/procedures and individualized service plans
- Assists program participants with personal care needs in areas of function such as eating, drinking, using the toilet, positioning, walking, using a wheelchair, transferring and other assessed needs
- Implements behavior support plans with emphasis on positive and proactive measures
- Maintains accurate and complete production, attendance, incident repot, behavioral and individual plan documentation
- Maintains quality control standards as set forth by the production supervisor on all piece work or other production
- Works cooperatively with other adult services employees to develop and implement individual service plans
- Transports clients to and from company locations and community events using company vehicles
- Ensures and maintains harmonious and effective relationship with other employees, program participants, parent/guardians, and state and local community service agencies
- May be required to restrain individuals who present risk of harm to self or others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Warm, caring demeanor
- Must be able to adapt to changes
- Reliable punctuality and attendance
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen
- Must pass pre-employment physical exam
- Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED Certificates
- Complete all DODD training requirements