About this role
Description
Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you have a passion for helping others reach their fullest potential? If so, New Avenues to Independence is looking for someone just like you to join our team as a Direct Support Professional!
Position Overview:
As a Direct Support Professional at New Avenues to Independence, you will have the incredible opportunity to support and empower individuals with disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives and become active members of their community. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a difference every single day.
Pay rate: ICF: $17 per hour
Shift: Multiple shifts available
What you’ll do:
- Provide person-centered care and support to individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings, including residential homes and day programs.
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication management.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes growth, independence, and self-determination.
- Plan and engage in meaningful activities, outings, and events to enhance the quality of life for the people you support.
- Promote social and emotional well-being by building strong, supportive relationships.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Collaborating with people to complete tasks and build independence in their lives.
- Providing support with daily routines such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping and attending medical appointments.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Ohio Driver’s license with 4 pts or less, valid auto insurance
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- A desire to make a difference in people’s lives
Other facts
About New Avenues to Independence, Inc.
New Avenues to Independence provides opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs to become more independent and productive members of society by offering the highest quality support services and developing innovative and inclusive programs. New Avenues has developed a continuum of services, meeting the changing needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the course of their lifetime. New Avenues’ programs are currently serving over 600 individuals, ages 3-100 years in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Summit counties, Ohio. The individuals served include those with disabilities and chronic health conditions such as developmental disabilities, mental illness, autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, and Down syndrome.
What you'll do
- As a Direct Support Professional, you will support individuals with disabilities in various settings, assisting them with daily living activities and fostering independence. You will also engage in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life and promote social and emotional well-being.
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