Franklin, OH Day Program DSP & Driver
24 days ago
Columbus
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Overview: TRAVEL REQUIRED: This role requires local driving in Warren and Butler counties, Ohio and surrounding areas. The Day Program DSP is an active and integral member of the habilitation team at 360 Total Care, dedicated to supporting and enhancing the lives of participants with developmental disabilities. This position involves extensive community interaction as specialists accompany participants to various activities and events within and around the city, advocating for, and assisting them in their social and personal development. This role requires safely transporting 1 or more individuals with developmental disabilities to and from the Day Habilitation Center, residential homes, community events, and other scheduled activities. This role requires strict adherence to Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities transportation regulations and organizational policies. Schedule: Core work hours between 7AM - 4PM Monday through Friday based on transportation routes. (Up to 40 hours weekly.) Pay: $18 per hour Work Location: Franklin, OH Day Habilitation Center Key Responsibilities: Community Integration: • Spend approximately 5 hours per day in community settings with a group of participants, facilitating and supervising daily outdoor activities., • Engage participants in a variety of community activities, including volunteering, attending fun events, and fostering social relationships., • Safely transport participants to and from various locations in a timely and efficient manner., • Assist passengers in boarding and exiting vehicles, ensuring safe transfer and secure travel., • Operate a range of vehicles, including vans and minibuses equipped with wheelchair lifts and other accessibility features., • Provide assistance and support to passengers as required, including securing wheelchairs and other safety devices., • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety., • Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of the vehicle., • Complete all required daily documentation, including participant activities, progress, and any incidents, in compliance with organizational and state regulations., • Maintain accurate travel logs and documentation of vehicle usage., • Ensure all transportation activities are logged according to DODD and organizational requirements., • Participate in required training sessions, including First Aid, CPR, and specialized transportation safety courses., • Education: High school diploma., • Experience: Previous experience working in a caregiving role., • Certifications: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record., • Experience: Previous experience working with DODD and/or the IDD community., • Physical ability to participate in community activities, operate large vehicles, and assist with mobility needs of participants., • This role is based in a day habilitation center but requires extensive travel, under various conditions, within the community. Specialists should expect to be active and mobile, engaging with participants in various settings throughout the city., • Additionally this role requires pick up and drop off transportation services between home and the center for 1 or more participants.