Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team lead

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