Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Direct Support Professional
HELP is our passion! For more than 60 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.
What HELP offers our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs):
- Starting pay of $16.50 with the opportunity to earn up to $18.50 per hour based on certifications
- Access to funds up to 3x between paychecks with OnDemand Pay
- A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
- Referral bonus of $200 paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service
Available Options:
Euclid
Location:
#4 - Full-time / 10:45p to 8:45a / 77.75 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
#7 - Part-time / Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday / 46.75 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Monday (3:15p- 11p), Wednesday (3:15p- 11p), & Saturday (3p-11p)
Week 2:
Tuesday (3:15p- 11p), Thursday (3:15p- 11p) & Friday (3:15p- 11p)
Parma
Location:
#3 - Part-time / Thursday, Friday & Saturdays Only / 52 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Thursday (11:30p to 9:30a), Friday & Saturday (11:30p to 7:30a)
Week 2:
Thursday (11:30p to 9:30a), Friday & Saturday (11:30p to 7:30a)
#4 - Part-time / Sunday & Saturday / 32 hours bi-weekly (willing to split)
Week 1:
Sunday (3:30p - 11:30p), & Saturday (3:30p - 11:30p)
Week 1:
Sunday (3:30p - 11:30p), & Saturday (3:30p - 11:30p)
Cleveland Heights
#13 - Full-time / Sunday, Wednesday, & Saturday / 78.50 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Monday (2p - 10p), Tuesday (2p - 10p), Wednesday (2p - 10p), Friday (3p - 10:30p) & Saturday (3:30p - 10:30p)
Week 1:
Sunday (3p - 11p), Monday (2p - 10p), Wednesday (2p - 10p), Thursday (2p - 10P), & Friday (2p - 10p)
Cleveland
Location:
#24 - Full-time / 3p to 11p / 80 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Week 2:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
South Euclid
Location:
#9 - Part-time / Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday / 38 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Sunday (9a- 4p), Wednesday (9a- 2p), & Saturday (9a- 4p)
Week 2:
Sunday (9a- 4p), Wednesday (9a- 2p), & Saturday (9a- 4p)
Akron/Stow Location (Summit County):
#2 - Part-time / 10:30p to 8:30a / 60 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Week 2:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
#2 - Part-time / 2p to 9p / 28 hours bi-weekly
Week 1:
Wednesday & Thursday
Week 2:
Wednesday & Thursday
#4 - Part-time / Sunday, Monday, & Saturday / 38 hours bi-weekly (willing to split)
Week 1:
Sunday (8:30a - 2:30p), Monday (1:30p - 10:30p) & Saturday (8:30a - 2:30p)
Week 1:
Sunday (8:30a - 2:30p), Monday (1:30p - 10:30p) & Saturday (8:30a - 2:30p)
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Site Leader, performs duties related to the overall care of consumers in assigned residential facilities. Must be able to successfully complete all of the functions and competencies associated with this position as well as other duties as they may be assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Come to work on time, in the proper attire prepared to work
- Make sure all required training and certifications, licenses and insurance requirements are up to date
- Adjust work hours as required for effective operation of the program
- Providing individuals with assistance in everyday life skills
- Provide active treatment, emotional and health-related services including administering medications, assisting in breathing treatments, checking vitals to monitor overall health and assisting with medical equipment.
- Assist with providing basic personal care and grooming, including bathing, basic hair care and getting dressed
- Responsible for administrative task associated with providing support.
- Accurately administering medication and following and maintaining MARS
- Immediately report any incidents or accidents involving individuals to the Site Leader
- Accurately, legibly and cohesively document all services provided to individuals
- Maintain a clean and safe facility and always ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individuals
- Involve individuals in community and recreation-based activities
- Assist with and or complete household chores such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, vacuuming, and others
- Make and accompany individuals to appointments and…
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