Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team lead

Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ lead Caregiver – Day Program & TransportationLocation: Cincinnati, OH

Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hourSchedule: 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.

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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