Direct Support Professional; DSP

What will you be doing?

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you could be wearing many hats. A DSP provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and out in the community.

• Teaching the individuals we serve how to complete a given task.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as housekeeping, meal and menu preparation, grocery shopping, and day‑to‑day finances.
• Assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing, feeding, toileting and positioning when necessary.
• Providing transportation for the individual to delegated activities, including doctor appointments, community outings, shopping and vacations.
• Documenting and administering medication and health‑related tasks.
• Reporting to your supervisor any suspected medical needs, evidence of abuse, neglect, or other health and safety issues.
• Becoming a trusted friend to the individuals you serve, potentially becoming part of an extended family.

Family, trust, empathy and kindness are not just words at RHDD.

They are the heart of our mission and values.

When challenges arise, we solve them with honest, caring and compassionate conversations, creativity and teamwork.

We are a private, not‑for‑profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities in southeastern Ohio.

Current employees of RHDD speak about their experiences:

• "I like working at RHDD because it’s a family atmosphere. Every day you learn something new. It’s a challenge. It’s been a great experience and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else." – L.M.
• "Our folks look at you and see you as you see them. They love you for who you are." – J. H.
• "At the end of the day knowing what I do makes a difference, it’s why I do what I do." –
  
  D. W.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license (with less than six (6) points)
• Reliable transportation with current proof of state minimum auto insurance; most positions require use of personal automobile during work hours
• Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, drop‑ins, and 2½‑day shifts (40 hours a week)

• 100% paid training
• Holiday pay
• Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan – employer match after one (1) year of employment. You can start contributing from day one.
• Promote from within the company

RHDD is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).