Job description – Direct Support Professional – behavior support

At Strive for Independence, we provide home care and support services in the Northeast Ohio area to individuals with developmental disabilities. www.sficare.com

You can make a difference in the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Care & Professional Support Provider

You will be supporting an individual not only with their personal care but also assist them with work tasks while on the job.

You will support a professional with a master’s degree in social work at their community-based job.

This role includes personal care assistance, driving to and from the work site in a modified van, and professional support tasks such as note-taking and dictation during confidential meetings, sending emails, and other day to day computer tasks at the direction of the individual

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support respectfully and discreetly during the workday.

• Safely transport the individual to and from the work site in a modified van (company or individual vehicle).

• Assist with note-taking and dictation during confidential meetings using a laptop or other technology.

• Offer general organizational and mobility assistance throughout the day.

• Send emails, take notes, utilize a computer in a professional office environment

Schedule & Commitment

• Mondays only (consistent weekly schedule)

• Part-time position with potential for additional hours

Qualifications

• Prior experience in personal care, caregiving, or direct support preferred

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a modified van safely

• Comfortable with technology and willing to work in an office environment

• Excellent listening, organizational, and confidentiality skills

• Dependable, patient, and adaptable personality

• Must pass background checks and complete required training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person