Day Club Direct Support Professional

WANT TO WORK WITH A PURPOSE? If so, we want to hear from you! Tru Community is a local, faith-based non-profit that believes every adult with special needs is wonderfully-made and has something special to offer (visit www.trucommunity.com to learn more!). We are looking for dedicated difference-makers to join us in building Tru(e) Community for the differently-abled!

Our Day Club runs Monday-Friday and is a place where IDD individuals can experience meaningful opportunities for growth, purpose and connection. As a Day Club DSP, you will play an important role in fostering a community where uniquely-abled adults can live life well and make a difference in the lives of others! This is a great opportunity for a compassionate, creative and motivated individual. Join our crew to help make this dream come true!

Benefits:

We competitive starting pay ($17-19/hr), paid training, over 100 hrs of PTO each year, paid holidays, flexible schedule, weekends off, a positive work environment, and professional growth opportunities!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be a positive, attentive, understanding and caring presence in the lives of our members.
• Ensure the rights and dignity of individuals are respected at all times.
• Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities while promoting skill acquisition and independence. This includes personal hygiene, changing, mealtime/feeding, diet/food preparation, ambulation, positioning, lifts and transfers, social skills, positive behavioral strategies, and community safety.
• Facilitate our members’ meaningful participation in various activities of their choosing, including: fitness, recreation, art, cooking, music, education and service projects.
• Support individuals in exploring and engaging with their own community through a variety of venues, events and outings.
• Drive vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from the Day Club (pick-ups and drop-offs) and to off-site activities during the program while adhering to all safety requirements related to the use and maintenance of vehicles.
• Follow organizational procedures for MUI/UI incident reporting and service documentation.
• Implement best-practices and universal precautions to ensure the safety and health of our members.
• Provide timely feedback about an individual’s changes, progress, health and needs.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and families on a daily basis.
• Be flexible and proactive in all aspects of the role.
• Be a team-player and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Adhere to Tru Community’s employee code of conduct and embody our core values.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the agency.
• Complete all job duties as instructed with integrity, honesty and excellence.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

• Must provide proof of Highschool Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license/photo ID, reliable transportation, and a driving record that will enable the employee to be insured (if applicable)
• Previous experience in providing direct care or services to persons with developmental disabilities (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must pass the BCI/FBI background check, database checks, and drug screening.
• Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks.
• Ability to complete CPR/First Aid/AED training.
• Ability to complete DSP training and Tru Community agency training.
• Acknowledgement of Employee Handbook and Policies.
• Dependable and reliable attendance record.
• Ability to communicate and build rapport with individuals, families and coworkers while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and service.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations, challenges, interruptions and last-minute changes while maintaining composure and keeping priorities straight.
• Teachable, adaptable and open to trying new approaches.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for extended periods of times in a variety of environments, bend down as needed.
• Ability to participate in all staff trainings on periodic and annual basis.
• Genuine love and respect at all times for our wonderfully-made members!

What is it like to work at Tru Community By His Design?

If you want to feel seen, heard and valued at your workplace, then Tru is the place for you! We are a small, newly-founded, family-oriented, faith-based not-for-profit organization (501(c)3) that operates out of a local church facility to provide life-engaging services for IDD adults in the Bainbridge/Aruroa/Chagrin Falls area. We are currently assembling our core team to help us launch the Day Club in January, 2025. If you join us now, you will get to be a part of building and shaping this program from the very start. At Tru, you can make difference and turn your calling into your career!

What is it like to work as a Direct Support Professional?

- The DSP position is an active role that usually requires an employee to be on his/her feet for a majority of the shift. It also involves walking, bending, lifting and carrying.

- The DSP position is a hands-on role that requires the employee to provide supervision and direct care to special needs adults in a dignified, person-centered manner. This include personal hygiene (toileting/changing), meal prep/feeding, lifts/positioning, med administration, assistive devices...etc.

- The DSP position is a highly-relational role that requires the employee to genuinely engage in frequent interactions and conversations with members, coworkers and families on a daily basis. Developing meaningful relationships with Day Club members is an important part of this role.

- The DSP position is a flexible role that requires the employee to adapt to a variety of personalities, situations and needs. On occasion, a DSP may encounter an individual who is exhibiting verbal or physical aggression, property destruction, socially inappropriate behavior, self-harm, elopement...etc. At Tru Community, we ensure all of our staff are trained in proactive behavior supports and de-escalations strategies.

Please Note the Following:

- Our primary service location is in 44023 (Bainbridge/Chagrin Falls). We do not currently have any other service locations.

- We are an Adult Day Service provider and do not currently offer any residential or home-aide services.

Tru Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to terms and conditions of employment.