Direct Support Professional

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is fun and rewarding, and a great fit for those wanting to help others and looking for part-time hours. Direct Support Professionals provide much needed relief to the caregivers of individuals who are unable to care for themselves. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, etc.), recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self-advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, and other related services. Hours are flexible and available seven-days a week. Many families are looking for services late afternoon to early evening and on the weekends, but there is a growing need for services during the work week (Monday through Friday 7a-5p) as well.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction or assistance in activities of daily living
• Plan and provide recreation and leisure activities
• Support social and interpersonal skills development
• Offer communication skills support
• Assist with decision making and self-advocacy
• Facilitate community integration
• Administer medication as necessary

Requirements

• A passion for helping others
• Responsible and dependable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served.

Qualifications and Skills of a Direct Support Professional

• A passion for helping others
• Responsible and dependable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served.

Benefits

• Highest pay rate in the industry, $18.45/hour
• Flexible schedule
• Quality training and a supportive team

Pay

$18.45/hour

Schedule

Hours are flexible and available seven-days a week. Many families are looking for services late afternoon to early evening and on the weekends, but there is a growing need for services during the work week (Monday through Friday 7a-5p).

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

• Real Care
• Real Advocacy
• Real Progress