Direct Support Professional

Overview

Are you looking for a job at a company that values you and understands what it means to be a caregiver and advocate? TLC is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist individuals with disabilities in living their best lives. The role focuses on helping individuals develop meaningful relationships and participate in the community, with a commitment to movement from guests to valued community members in Medina County.

As a full-time Direct Support Professional, you will spend 32+ hours each week assisting individuals with all aspects of their lives, including everyday activities and household routines. Many individuals may have limited or nonverbal communication, so DSPs need to be patient, active listeners who can interpret actions and nonverbal cues to support understanding.

We encourage staff to think creatively, plan collaboratively with coworkers and Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDP) to add information to the Individual Plan, and help individuals design their Best Life. Our management team welcomes questions and feedback as we continually evaluate policies and practices.

TLC has been recognized by the American Health Care Association for excellence in care, earning Bronze and Silver Quality awards. The organization emphasizes ongoing training for staff, with in-house development and the use of the Ohio Alliance for Direct Support Professional (OADSP) curriculum for new hire training.

• Spend 32+ hours per week assisting individuals with all aspects of their lives, from selecting living room decorations to helping cook meals for housemates.
• Support individuals to be as independent as possible and help them participate in community activities.
• Be patient and actively listen, interpreting actions and nonverbal communication for those who do not use spoken language.
• Collaborate with coworkers and the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDP) to develop and update the Individual Plan.
• Contribute to care planning and implement interventions that balance needs with independence.
• Communicate questions and concerns to the management team as policies and practices are evaluated and updated.

• Patient, with strong listening skills and the ability to interpret nonverbal cues.
• Creative, innovative, and able to advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to support residents’ Best Life.
• Completion of the OADSP Basic Certificate as part of onboarding, followed by hands-on, in-house training with a Mentor.
• Opportunity to become certified in med-pass, and to earn the Certificates of Initial and Advanced Proficiency from OADSP, which support career advancement.