Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Tangram•Lafayette, IN

15d•$16

About The Position

Please note: there is a 2-week paid orientation period. In order to complete the hiring process, you must be able to attend 1-week of orientation at our corporate office located at 5155 Pennwood Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46205. We pay for mileage reimbursement. POSITION PROFILE: Enthusiastically embraces and promotes the mission and values of the organization through all actions. Actively engages in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment specific to each client. Discovers and fosters activities that promote a meaningful day. Initiates effective communication with all team members. Completes all documentation in a professional, accurate and timely manner that meets all agency standards. A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional: Encourage and assist the clients to maintain communication with their family and friends. Be a part of Person-Centered Planning Process – be on a client’s team to help them advocate for their life decisions. Have a positive role in the life of someone with a disability. Support people with self-advocacy and relationship-building skills Support people in working toward their goals and dreams. Provide assistance with household chores and cooking. Help with meal planning and grocery shopping. Support people with household budgets and bill payment Transportation to medical appointments – may include support with seeing the clinician Encourage and support having fun in the community. Learn and implement each individual’s Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP)

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED
Be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have an acceptable driving record
Must pass criminal background and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a human services field – or experience with individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

Encourage and assist the clients to maintain communication with their family and friends.
Be a part of Person-Centered Planning Process – be on a client’s team to help them advocate for their life decisions.
Have a positive role in the life of someone with a disability.
Support people with self-advocacy and relationship-building skills
Support people in working toward their goals and dreams.
Provide assistance with household chores and cooking.
Help with meal planning and grocery shopping.
Support people with household budgets and bill payment
Transportation to medical appointments – may include support with seeing the clinician
Encourage and support having fun in the community.
Learn and implement each individual’s Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP)