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The Arc of the Wabash Valley
Direct Support Professional
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$31,319 / year median in Indiana
+18% projected growth
Job Description
We are hiring for part time Direct Support Professional to work weekends and evenings who want to positively impact their community while working with some remarkable individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The Arc of the Wabash Valley strives to facilitate the integration of persons with disabilities into every aspect of community living and our Direct Support Professionals support this mission by assisting with daily activities, personal care, medication administration, providing transportation to social and recreational activities and building appropriate social skills and relationships. In addition to a great sense of satisfaction in knowing they are making a difference every day, The Arc of the Wabash Valley Direct Support Professionals enjoy flexible hours, competitive wages, mileage reimbursement and the potential for quarterly bonuses. Our ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, organized and enjoys working with others. Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required. Paid training is provided! Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., valid Driver's License and active liability auto insurance coverage, and must be able to pass a background check. Please note, The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services place prohibitions on employment of persons with certain criminal histories, including felonies, working with individuals with IDD/DD. Information regarding these restrictions can be found online at https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/files/Employment_of_Persons_with_Convictions_of_Prohibited_Offenses_Non-Residency_Status.pdf Do you fit this description? We encourage you to apply in person at 11 Cherry Street, Terre Haute, IN or visit our website arcvigo.org. We currently have full-time and part-time opportunities available and are seeking staff in Vigo, Clay, Vermillion, Parke and Sullivan Counties. If you would like to make a difference in your community, join an energetic, positive team and achieve Direct Care excellence, apply today!