Direct Support Professional - Full-Time and Part-Time 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift and Weekends

Community Living DSP

Support individuals in their homes in all aspects of daily life. (i.e., transportation, cooking, cleaning, getting out in the community, personal care, etc.)

Shifts: Day, Evening, Overnight, Weekends

Locations: Indianapolis, Noblesville, Brownsburg, Carmel and Fishers

Full Time and Part Time positions available

Community Exploration (including respite/PAC) DSP

Support individuals in person-centered activities in community and/or home. (i.e., parks, museums, shopping, library, leisure activities, in home - preparing simple snacks/meals, movies, playing board games etc.)

Shifts: Morning, Afternoons, Weekend Days

Locations: Indianapolis West & East, South, Carmel

Part Time positions available

Day Services DSP

Support individuals in a facility and community setting by developing and implementing a variety of client driven activities and programs.

Program Hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 3:30pm

Shifts: Day (Typically 9am to 3pm but actual shift times may vary)

Locations: Indianapolis West & East side, Noblesville, Southwest Indianapolis

Full Time and Part Time positions available

General Direct Support Professional Duties

Understand and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) of individuals served. ISP's may include, but are not limited to, teaching, assisting, facilitating, and building on the individual's strengths in the following areas: health and safety, recreation, social skills, self-advocacy, employment, personal hygiene, meal planning and food preparation, shopping, budgeting and bill payment, and housekeeping and laundry.

Assess, implement, and evaluate progress on identified goals/outcomes for individuals assigned, in accordance with the Individual Support Plan.

Provide direct, interactive supervision, instruction, and training in a variety of life skill areas, such as: independent living skills (meal preparation, financial management, etc.); art, music, and leisure activities; social skills and relationship-building; and health and safety.

Understand and implement the strategies and techniques in Behavior Support Plans, as applicable.

Administer medication as prescribed by the individual's health care provider and in compliance with medication administration standards and document such information in accordance with the individual's support plan, physician's orders, and agency procedures.

Identify adaptations and/or alternative supports so that each individual may actively participate in all activities of their choice.

Assist supervisor in designing and implementing an effective daily schedule that meets identified service standards and includes activities that are meaningful to individuals served.

Provide transportation to and from community activities for individuals served using personal and/or agency vehicles.

Promote, facilitate, and establish linkages and community supports for individuals served.

Assist in planning and implementing age appropriate, functional curriculum as outlined in daily activity plans for group and individual activities.

Requirements

To be successful, you must:

Must be 18 years of age or over.

High school diploma, GED or HSE.

Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance with coverage limits of $25,000/$50,000 for bodily injury liability and $50,000 for property damage.

Must be able to lift and/or transfer up to 50 lbs.; stand, walk, bend and reach frequently throughout the workday.

Prefer 6 months of work experience in a human services field and/or experience with individuals with disabilities

Pass a drug screen and background check.

Home Health Aid/CNA or NADSP credential a plus!

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