DSP

Dungarvin • Huntingburg, IN

9d • $16 - $16

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

The position provides hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; supports individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; and assists with daily living activities such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The role also includes housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. The listed wage is $15.50–$15.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills sufficient to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding/employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals with disabilities.
• Promote the comfort, safety, personal growth, independence, dignity, and respect of the individuals served.
• Assist with daily living activities, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Transport persons served as required.
• Document care, follow support plans, and communicate with internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Paid training and orientation
• Growth and development opportunities
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
• Employee assistance program
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance for full-time employees
• PTO donation
• Employee referral program
• Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed