2nd Shift Direct Support Professional
Bittersweet Farms
Location
Swanton, Ohio
Salary
$17 - $19 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide direct support to individuals with autism by fostering independence, confidence, and daily living skills. Accompany participants on community outings and assist with hygiene and personal care tasks.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance. Candidates must be comfortable providing personal care and remain calm under pressure.
Job description
- Description Make an Impact. Build Your Career. Be Someone’s Favorite Part of the Day Bittersweet Farms— Now Hiring Part-Time 2nd Shift DSPs (3:00pm–11:00pm) $16.50hr + shift differentials | Free Dinner Provided| No Experience Needed Ready for a role where every action has purpose? Join Bittersweet Farms, a non-profit empowering individuals with Autism to live their best lives, come discover a career where you make a real difference every single shift. Why This Job Hits Different As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll be part mentor, part advocate, part everyday Friend. You’ll help our participants grow their independence, learn new skills, express themselves, and experience the world around them. You’ll get to:
- Join our participants on community outings to restaurants, concerts, local sporting events and movies!
- Hike through Oak Openings and area Metroparks
- Transport participants to local fairs, festivals and Toledo attractions
- Build real relationships and real memories
Perfect for anyone interested in
- Psychology / disability studies
- Nursing or healthcare
- Social work / education
- Or anyone who thrives on making a difference
- Pay & Perks
- $16.50 - $17.50 hr. base pay (paid bi-weekly)
- + $1.50/hr. Mon–Thurs
- + $2.50/hr. on weekends
- FREE meals every 2nd shift
- Paid training + 5-day orientation
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Access to pay early
- Employee Resource Network & Success Coach
- What You'll Be Doing
- Encouraging communication, independence, & confidence
- Helping with everyday living skills
- Documenting daily activities
- Being patient, creative, supportive & inclusive
- Assisting with hygiene tasks Accompanying participants in the community
Who We’re Looking For Empathetic individuals who stay calm under pressure Strong communicators Team players HS Diploma/GED required Valid driver’s license & insurance required Comfort with personal-care support (training provided)
Join Bittersweet Farms in our mission of positively impacting the lives of individuals with autism and those whose lives they touch.
Benefits
- Shift Differentials
- Paid Training
- Success Coach
- Flexible Part-Time Scheduling
- Employee Resource Network
- Free Dinner Provided
- 5-Day Orientation
- Access To Pay Early