Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ lead Caregiver – Day Program & Transportation

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours
Agency: 360 Total Care

Position Overview

360 Total Care is seeking a reliable, community-focused Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities through community integration, transportation, and daily support services.

This role requires local driving, active community engagement, and hands-on support for individuals with a wide range of needs, including individuals who are non-verbal, wheelchair users, independent, or who require assistance with personal care and medications.

A 90-day performance review will be conducted, with a 1–2% wage increase based on performance, attendance, and compliance.

Travel Requirement:

• Local driving required throughout Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas
• Must be comfortable transporting participants daily

Schedule & Hours

• Part-time, flexible schedule
• Shifts may start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 4:00 p.m.
• Weekly hours vary based on participant attendance:
  • Some weeks: ~20 hours
  • Some weeks: up to 40 hours 
• Staffing ratios:
  • Community-based services: 4 participants to 1 staff (4:1)
  • Facility-based ADS: Larger ratios may apply 

Key Responsibilities

Community Integration

• Spend approximately 5 hours per day supporting participants in the community
• Facilitate meaningful activities such as:
  • Volunteering
  • Social and recreational outings
  • Skill-building and relationship development
• Advocate for participant rights, dignity, and inclusion
• Create weekly activity schedules
• Network with community partners, employers, and organizations
• Build positive relationships with community members . 
•  Transportation Services
• Safely transport participants to and from:
  • Day Habilitation Center
  • Residential homes
  • Community activities and appointments
     
• Operate wheelchair-accessible vans and vehicles (when available)
• Assist with:
  • Boarding and exiting vehicles
  • Securing wheelchairs and safety equipment
     
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain clean, safe vehicles
• Accurately complete mileage logs and transportation documentation
• Follow all transportation policies and safety procedures
• Direct Care & Support
• Support individuals who may be:
  • Non-verbal
  • Wheelchair users
  • Independent
  • Requiring bathroom assistance and brief changes
  • Requiring medication assistance or administration
     
• Follow Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavior support strategies
   
• Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
   
• Work independently while ensuring consistent supervision

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete daily documentation accurately and on time
• Review ISPs and attend ISP meetings as required
• Enter ISP goals, tasks, and schedules into the electronic system
• Create and maintain weekly activity calendars
• Report incidents immediately per protocol
• Maintain compliance with all agency and state requirements
   

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record per agency insurance
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist individuals safely
• Ability to work independently and reliably
• Strong attendance and punctuality required
• Comfortable providing personal care and community-based services

Required Training & Certification (Ohio DODD)

This position must meet all requirements set by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

All required training is available FREE through dodd.ohio.gov

Required trainings include (but are not limited to):

• Direct Support Professional Orientation
• CPR & First Aid (Red Cross) or (360 Certified instructor)
• Medication Administration Certification (if assisting with medications)
• Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation (MUI/UI Reporting)
• Individual Rights
• Person-Centered Planning
• Incident Reporting & Documentation
• Infection Control
• Emergency Procedures
• HIPAA & Confidentiality
• Positive Behavior Support & De-escalation
• Transportation Safety & Wheelchair Securement
   
• New hires will be given time to complete required training in accordance with DODD timelines and agency policy.

Background & Eligibility

• Must pass BCI & FBI background checks
• Must meet all DODD provider eligibility standards
• Must remain compliant with all training and renewal requirements as a condition of employment
   

Why Work With Us

• Flexible schedule
• Meaningful community-based work
• Paid training opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for growth within the agency