Direct Support Professional -$1500 Sign On Bonus

Dungarvin • Logansport, IN

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About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role aims to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The DSP provides hands-on caregiving, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; helps ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the people served; assists with daily living tasks; and performs housekeeping and laundry duties. Schedules include afternoon and evening hours, with full-time and part-time options. Employees should be prepared to work some weekends and holidays. The position offers $15.75 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus for select programs.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license; the role involves transporting persons served.
• Comfort driving to transport persons served as required.
• Some positions or locations may require the employee's own vehicle and auto liability insurance.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Passion for helping others.
• Physical stamina to stay on one's feet, walk, stand, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding/employment.
• Basic computer skills for tracking progress and documentation.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Provide hands-on caregiving assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Promote the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Transport persons served as required.
• Track progress and complete documentation, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• PTO donation options
• National brand discounts
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tapcheck to receive up to 50% of pay before payday
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid training and mentorship
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Paid training and orientation
• $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus for select programs

What This Job Offers

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