Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Upland, IN

Carey Services Inc•Upland, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Carey Services as a Direct Support Professional and embark on a rewarding journey where your compassion and dedication can truly make a difference. As a vital member of our organization, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with diverse abilities, fostering independence and promoting a fulfilling life. This role not only allows you to be a beacon of support but also offers a chance for personal and professional growth. Carey Services is a community-based organization that believes in creating inclusive communities where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute. We serve individuals who have a variety of intellectual, physical or developmental disabilities. We believe that every single individual has just as much value as we do. We want every single person in our community to have impact, feel valued, and accomplish their own dreams. The best part of your day will be the individuals we serve and watching them realize they belong and have value in the world! You may go to the grocery store, go outside, play games, watch movies, cook, clean, go out for coffee or lunch, learn fun crafts, make art together and so much more. As a Group Home DSP, you’ll spend your days helping create a meaningful day for the individual you are partnered with, helping them become more independent and accomplish their goals, and assisting with daily living tasks such as using the restroom, showering, eating, etc. You will also support social, recreation and community engagement, celebrate small and big wins, and help them grow in life skills. You will administer medications as trained and authorized, build trust and a relationship together and do life alongside them, do arts, crafts and creative things together, help grocery shop and attend appointments, maintain a clean, safe and respectful home environment, engage in exercise and going outside, and respond appropriately to behavioral or medical needs. A Group Home DSP provides direct support, instruction, and assistance to persons with disabilities (I/DD) living in the community. Health and safety, community inclusion, and daily living skills are just a few of the exciting aspects of the job! Join a team passionate about making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Opportunities for ongoing training and career development. Be a part of a supportive, community-centered workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Must have a love for people and desire to help them
Must be 18 years or older
Must possess a valid driver’s license, adequate automobile insurance, and meet agency insurability requirements.
Must be able to learn (instruction provided) basic principles of teaching
Must have good basic mathematical computation and English Language writing knowledge
Ability to walk, bend, stoop or stand for extended periods
Must be able to assist in lifting or transferring individuals to and from wheel chairs
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc.
Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise
As required by specific job requirements must know first aid, health & safety measures or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training.

Responsibilities

Helping create a meaningful day for the individual you are partnered with!
Helping the individual become more independent and accomplish their goals.
Helping with daily living tasks such as using the restroom, showering, eating, etc.
Supporting social, recreation and community engagement
Celebrating small and big wins
Growing in life skills
Administering medications as trained and authorized
Building trust and a relationship together and doing life alongside them!
Doing arts, crafts and creative things together
Helping grocery shop and attend appointments
Helping maintain a clean, safe and respectful home environment
Engaging in exercise and going outside
Responding appropriately to behavioral or medical needs
Provides direct support, instruction, and assistance to persons with disabilities (I/DD) living in the community.
Ensuring health and safety, community inclusion, and daily living skills.