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Direct Support Manager - Allen County at CRSI

CRSI Lima, OH
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Direct Support Manager - Allen County

CRSI is now hiring a Direct Support Manager in Allen County.
  • $18/hour
  • Up to $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!
  • Paid Training
  • Up to $1500 Referral Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program - including counseling services for mental health, legal, and financial services as well as child and elder care resources and referrals, and so much more! This is a full-time position, responsible for providing leadership over the home serving adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role provides assistance in planning and implementation of the services/outcomes for each individual, communicates progress, establishes and maintains professional relationships with all members of the team, and ensures the welfare and safety of each consumer at all times. The person filling this role will provide support and supervision to the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the home and ensures quality services are delivered to the people we serve. Responsibility includes on-call responsibilities after normal business hours, including nights and weekends. Qualifications: Must have strong communication, writing, time management, and organizational skills. Must be able to use discretion and make independent decisions based on good judgment. Must possess good problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Must possess acceptable employment and background screenings. Must be at least 21 years of age. If you are that special person looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with challenges, please apply today!

Compensation details: 18-18



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Typical mid-level pay: $66k for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$66k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$44k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $103k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
⚡ High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
⭐ Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-0%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
144,500 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024

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