Youth Direct Support Professional

WHO ARE WE?

Buckeye Residential Solutions provides personalized care, support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, in home, or at our facility. We take pride in helping individuals with personalized care, support, and services. We recently have expanded our services to also provide respite to youth with disabilities at our facility.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?

At Buckeye Residential Solutions, you are not just an employee- you truly are part of a family. Our organization was founded on integrity and values, and we strive to make each day better. Although you will technically be “working,” the days can feel more like a fun day with friends than being at a job. You will be playing a critical role in the lives of youth with developmental disabilities, and you will end each day knowing you made a difference. Aside from a fun, rewarding environment, you can also expect:

· Competitive compensation (including weekly pay)!

· Medical benefits for full time employees

· 401k matching

· Paid time off

· Paid training

o Ongoing training and support to ensure you feel prepared and confident in your role

· Career advancement opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

You will provide quality support services to youth served by Buckeye Residential Solutions that enhance their physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, communication, and social skills according to the individual’s needs, abilities, and choices. You will also be expected to maintain accurate records as required by Buckeye Residential Solutions and any other governing agency such as Portage County Board of DD, ODDD, ODHS, and County Case Management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Follow established policies and procedures set by the agency.

· Assist youth with meeting objectives of their Individual Service Plans.

· Monitor and ensure the client’s safety, health, and welfare.

· Maintain a clean and safe environment for the client.

· Always maintain the highest standard of conduct and courtesy in dealing with clients, their family, the staff, and the community. Promote positive interaction.

· Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, designated training and in-service sessions.

· Assist clients as needed with:

o Health care and personnel hygiene

o Meal Preparations

o Community Outings

o Recreation, social and leisure time skills

o Transportation as required

Other Duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· While we make every effort to accommodate your schedule needs, hours are based on set program days and times as well as the client/ Parent or guardian needs.

· You will be required to work shifts every weekend (hours will be rotated)

· Job will require sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling, intermittently. Working with youth you can also be expected to run, jump and engage in all activities/outings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· No job-related experience necessary! Ravenna, Ohio

· 18 years or older.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

o If you are in the process of obtaining your HS Diploma or GED, please contact us for potential opportunities.

· Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.

· Ability to complete and pass a background check per company standards.

· Positive attitude with the desire to help others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Car Insurance (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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