Direct Support Professional

Job description: Full Job Description Indy DRS is hiring for Direct Support Professionals. We are looking for candidates to fit the needs of our clients and are compassionate about their job duties. Interested and qualified candidates may reply this post or in person Monday to Friday 8am-4pm.

Interested candidate must process:

Valid Drivers License Working Vehicle Current Auto Insurance TB Test ( Negative Result) CPR certificate Name of company and

Location:

Indy

DRS 580 E

Carmel Dr. suite 110 Carmel, IN 46032 We need:

Male and Female DSP Available Shifts:

7AM- 7PM, 7PM-7

AM Site:

All Sites

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

Follow the PCISP and BSP Actively engage with people throughout the day Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes Maintain records and documentation per established procedures

SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY

Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns

COMMUNITY EQUITY

Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports Provide transportation to community activities and appointments

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene. Ensure a person's home is clean and in good repair Assist with meal planning and preparation Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures Administer and document medications as prescribed Implement a person's Risk Issue Protocols Assist with health and medical appointments Monitor and document health-related issues

FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION

Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners

CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT

Maintain compliance with training requirements Participate in quality improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff Valid Indiana Drivers License and Current Auto Insurance Working vehicle, properly registered with the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid training

Work Location:

In person