Home & Community Support Professional–HCSP- Independent Contractor; Elwood, Indiana

About the role

Company Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC ("Achieve") was built for working families—and for professionals who value flexibility and collaboration. Our team delivers therapy on schedules that work for families, partners closely with parents, and provides practical, real-world support shaped by lived experience. At Achieve, your work fits into real life and makes a meaningful impact. Overview 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. Contractors support individuals in building independence by assisting with daily living activities, developing skills, and engaging in meaningful community involvement. This role is well-suited for professionals who value flexible scheduling, enjoy working independently, and can collaborate with a team when needed. DSPs often find this work especially rewarding because of the direct, positive impact it has on the lives of the individuals they serve. DSPs provide services under an independent contractor agreement and are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Achieve shall not provide insurance coverage of any kind for the benefit of the Contractor, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, or other insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, direct care support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist 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
• Coordinate schedules directly 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

• Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach
• Assist with transfers
• Provide support during showers or personal care
• Safely assist clients with limited mobility
• Must have valid certification or attain certification prior to providing services: 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; however Contractor sets up training - company, location, and appointment)
• Negative TB test (initial test fee covered by Achieve; renewal fees incurred by Contractor - Contractor makes arrangement for the testing.)
• Clean background check processed through C4 Operations (initial background check covered by Achieve; fees for renewals completed every 3 years incurred by Contracter); No findings on the OIG or SAM database (initial search at hiring and monthly services thereafter, cost covered by Achieve)
• HIPAA Course Completion