Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Care - For IMMEDIATE HIRE

Direct Support Professional/Preferred Caregiver

Sky Point Social Services is seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals/Preferred Caregivers to join our team. We offer a supportive, inclusive culture, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. You'll support individuals with disabilities in building independence, developing life skills, and engaging more fully in their communities. Sky Point Social Services is named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana, which recognizes organizations with strong workplace culture and high employee satisfaction. This recognition reflects the heart, dedication, and care our staff bring to one another and to the people we serve every single day!

At Sky Point Social Services, we cultivate a family-oriented environment, fostering a supportive and welcoming culture for both employees and their families. As a community-focused organization, we actively engage in local initiatives like the Disability Expo, DSANI Buddy Walk, and Allen County Day of Caring to make a meaningful impact. Our small team structure allows us to provide wraparound support, emphasizing collaboration and open communication. Our staff are the heart of our mission, meeting clients where they are and building meaningful relationships that change lives.

To provide services to individuals receiving Supported Living services to help individuals with ALL abilities in reaching their goals and gaining independence.

The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for providing excellent, quality care to the individual he/she serves. The Direct Support Professional will be required to teach the individual daily living skills and assist them in working toward their individual goals/objectives made by their team. The daily tasks that a Direct Support Professional may be required to do includes assisting in personal care, goal-setting, transportation of individuals to appointments/outings, assisting during dining when needed, among other tasks. The Direct Support Professional will also be responsible for ensuring all required documentation is completed within the allotted time frame and communicate needs/concerns regarding the individual to their supervisor.

Provide for the individual's daily care that may include, but is not limited to:

Offer emotional support to the individual and work with the family

Understand and implement individual's Person Centered Individual Support Plan (PC-ISP) and help individual reach their objectives/goals daily per plan

Must follow Universal Precautions techniques in accordance with all agency policies and procedures to include use of personal protective equipment

Gains and maintains knowledge of health and medical issues for all assigned individual(s) supported

Assists individual with maintaining routine health care visits, medications, and therapy plans, and transports individual as needed

Notifies appropriate supervisor of any health concerns or needs for the individual supported

Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments

Transports individual to appointments/outings/office as needed/scheduled

Other direct care tasks as assigned

High school diploma/GED required

No previous criminal record

Current First Aid and CPR certification (Offered by Sky Point, if needed)

Compassionate about the care and well-being of others

Smartphone with data with GPS capabilities

Job site is located in and around Northeast Indiana

Applicants must be able to travel to the Fort Wayne office for the new-hire process, orientation, and, as needed, to stay compliant.

Birthday Float Day: A personal paid day off in your birthday month

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to therapy sessions for staff and their immediate household members

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Community Discounts: Special community discounts at Science Central & YMCA-Allen County

Simple IRA: A retirement savings plan available to qualifying employees.

Sky Point Swag: Company-branded apparel and gear.

Flexible Schedules: Support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Training Platform: Access to a training platform

Offers FREE CPR/AED/First Aid Classes

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• "A personal day just for you to relax and recharge.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance: Coverage options to support your health and well-being.
• Sick Time: Rest and recover without losing pay, supporting health and productivity.

Sky Point Social Services