Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Independent Contractor; Monroe County, Indiana

About the role

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) contracted with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC, provide individualized, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services may include Participant Assistance and Care (PAC), Respite, Day Habilitation - Individual Provider services, and PAC–Career Exploration and Placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, direct care support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Aid with daily living activities including meal preparation, personal hygiene, mobility support, and independence-building tasks
• Follow each individual’s support plan to promote skill development, communication, and community participation
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment while protecting dignity and privacy
• Observe, document, and report changes in behavior, health, or well-being
• Complete accurate service documentation and session notes
• Communicate professionally with families, coordinators, and other providers
• Schedule and coordinate with individuals and families
• Supervise and engage individuals during caregiver absences (service-specific)
• Facilitate social, recreational, and skill-building activities in home and community settings (service-specific)
• Support adults with meaningful daytime routines and community inclusion (service-specific)
• Assist individuals in exploring employment interests and developing job readiness and workplace skills (unique service-specific)
• Work independently while collaborating with a support team as needed
• Provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professionalism, reliability, and independent problem-solving
• Capacity to maintain accurate documentation
• Familiarity with EVV and electronic documentation
• Previous DSP or caregiving experience working children and/or adults

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professionalism, reliability, and independent problem-solving
• Capacity to maintain accurate documentation
• Familiarity with EVV and electronic documentation
• Previous DSP or caregiving experience working children and/or adults

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach
• Assist with transfers
• Provide support during showers or personal care
• Safely assist clients with limited mobility

Required Certifications

• Indiana DSP Core Certification (Achieve will assist with access to online course if not already completed)
• CPR & First Aid (initial certification fee covered by Achieve; renewal fees incurred by Contractor)
• Negative TB test (initial test fee covered by Achieve; renewal fees incurred by Contractor)
• Clean background check processed through C4 Operations (initial background check covered by Achieve; fees for renewals completed every 3 years incurred by Contractor)
• HIPAA Course Completion

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from clients location
• Active Auto Insurance with Proper Coverage as recommended by an insurance agent (if position entails driving)
• Clean background check
• No findings on the OIG or SAM database (initial search at hiring and monthly)
• Not excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services and consent to searches of the Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database at start of Contract and monthly
• Not excluded from federal healthcare programs and consent to searches of System for Award Management (SAM)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Access to electronic devices with access to internet
• Prior DSP (in any or all service categories), caregiving experience, or other related experience
• Familiarity with EVV and digital documentation for caregiving notes
• Additional training in disability support or healthcare fields preferred
• Experience in fields with similar features preferred
• Enjoy working with children or teenagers