Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rauch • Charlestown, IN

67d

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals are compassionate individuals that thrive on serving others. Rauch's Supported Living program has available openings for Direct Support Professionals in a residential setting. This role works effectively to provide direct assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting people served to be as independent as possible; mentoring individuals served on daily living skills; and helping clients be a part of the community. The DSP assists in implementing the individual's support plan and fosters each person's active involvement, decision-making skills, and opportunities to make informed choices to enhance and create self advocacy skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Availability to work every other weekend is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals served to be as independent as possible.
• Mentor individuals served on daily living skills.
• Help clients be a part of the community.
• Assist in implementing the individual's support plan.
• Foster each person's active involvement and decision-making skills.
• Enhance and create self advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees