Direct Support Professional Assistant - 16 & 17 year olds

Job Details: Job Location: Napoleon Base - Napoleon, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, THIS POSITION IS FOR 16 & 17 YEAR OLDS ONLY.

Many people go to work every day, wondering if they’re making a difference.

Direct support professional assistants don’t wonder—they know they are.

Filling Homes is looking for Direct Support Professional Assistants, or DSPAs, in Napoleon, Bryan, and West Unity. We are looking for fun people who find joy in helping others!

As a Direct Support Professional Assistant, you’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities. Through the care you’ll give, our residents have the opportunity to reach their greatest level of independence.

DSPAs are in your grocery stores helping people shop. They’re accompanying people to local events in your community. And they’re providing training and assistance to someone you may know.

Anyone can be a DSPA. There is no special training required—and we pay you while you learn everything you need to succeed.

And unlike most jobs, DSPAs do something deeply rewarding while they earn a competitive wage and benefits.

Here’s what you’ll get as a DSP at Filling Homes:

a starting wage of $15.00 per hour 
$1.75/hour shift differential
paid training and opportunities for advancement
paid time off hours that begin accumulating from your first day of employment
a career that is lay off-proof (and with an ever-growing demand)
compensation while attending parties, special events, and offsite outings
flexible hours to balance family and work responsibilities
access to free counseling services and on staff Success Coach (for when life gets a little overwhelming)
incredible connections with amazing people

Through the care you’ll give, you’ll develop strong bonds with residents at Filling Homes. Coming to work can end up feeling like spending time with family.

Here’s what we need from you:

16 or 17 years old looking to get your start in the caregiving field
a willingness to learn (while getting paid!)
effective verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
a positive and caring attitude

What Will I Do As a DSPA?

Among other things, a DSP assists with routine daily activities in our group home setting. This could be:

helping residents with dining, and mobility activities
accompanying them to run errands
attending special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games and social events
sitting down to talk and connect with them

Being a DSPA is interactive and active — no falling into a rut or being stuck at a desk. Every day is different at Filling Homes! Our hope is that you come here every day with something to give—and leave with stories you never want to forget.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, apply today! We’d love to answer all of your questions and show you how inspirational a career as a DSPA can be.

What We Do and How We Do It

Filling Homes is a faith-based community providing physical and emotional support to those living with developmental and intellectual challenges. Our goal is to serve them and our community with compassion and integrity by having an unmatched commitment supporting the journey toward new life skills and goals.
Qualifications:
Must be 16 or 17 years old
Must be willing to transition into the DSP role upon turing 18
Must be willing to become First Aid/CPR certified