Direct Support Professional

Creative Foundations, Inc.

Creative Foundations is a waiver provider through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. We provide residential and adult day supports to over 250 individuals in Central Ohio.

Live Your Best Life – and Help Others Do the Same! At Creative Foundations, our mission is simple: to help people live their best lives. We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence, build confidence, and experience joy every day.

To learn more about Creative Foundations, please visit: https://www.creativefoundations.org/

Position Description:

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Empower Lives, Inspire Possibilities!

If you’re looking for a career that’s fulfilling, fun, and full of purpose, this is your opportunity to make a real impact while growing professionally in a supportive and creative environment! Join a workplace where your passion and purpose align.

Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Shifts Available - 2nd shifts, 3rd shifts (both awake and asleep), and weekends!
No Experience? No Problem! We provide paid training and continuous learning opportunities.
Creative & Innovative Culture! We encourage self-expression, adventure, and out-of-the-box thinking.
Flexible Scheduling! Life happens—we offer shifts that fit your lifestyle.
Supportive & Fun Team! We believe in teamwork, encouragement, and celebrating wins together.

What You’ll Do as a DSP:

Empower: Assist individuals in developing life skills, social skills, and independence.
Get Creative: Participate in art, music, gaming, and community outings—every day is different!
Explore & Engage: Help individuals experience new adventures—trips, volunteering, and fun activities.
Support Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meal prep, and household tasks in a way that promotes dignity and independence.
Advocate: Be a voice and champion for the people you support.

Duties:

Direct Support Professionals provide essential, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

DSPs assist with daily living skills, personal care, community engagement, and health and safety needs while promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.
Responsibilities include supporting individuals with hygiene and grooming, meal preparation, medication administration (when applicable), documentation, household tasks, transportation, and participation in community activities.
DSPs follow each person’s ISP, uphold safety and behavioral support plans, communicate effectively with the team, and foster respectful, supportive relationships. Their role is critical in empowering individuals to achieve their goals and “live their best life.”

Requirements:

What You Need to Succeed:

A Heart for Helping! Compassion, patience, and positivity.
A Can-Do Attitude! Willingness to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Driver’s License & Reliable Transportation (our positions require transportation assistance).
High School Diploma or GED (our positions require medication administration).
Ability to Pass a Background Check (we keep our team and those we support safe).
Must be 21 or older to apply

Other requirements include:

Proof of Education
Proof of a Driver's License
Proof of Auto Insurance
Satisfactory driving record with the Ohio BMV with no more than 5 point
Satisfactory criminal background check
Reliable transportation

Compensation:

Starting rate is $18/hour for awake shifts
Paid Training & Certifications – We invest in YOU.
Team Events & Celebrations – Because work should be fun!
Career Advancement Opportunities – Many of our leaders started as DSPs!
A Job That Shows Appreciation – Because here, you matter.

Position Location:

20 Troy Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Ready to Join the Creative Foundations Family? Click here to visit our website to apply TODAY!

For more information, please contact:

Lane Herdman
(614) 832-2121
lane@creativefoundations.org

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