Direct Support Professional

LittleStar ABA Therapy • Clarksville, IN

8d • $18

About The Position

We deliver exceptional service by hiring extraordinary talent! We are looking for a part-time PRN Direct Support Professional that is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
About Us
LittleStar ABA Therapy is a non-profit organization that has been providing ABA therapy for over 20-years. We were the first ABA center in the state of Indiana. In effort to further assist families with children with developmental disabilities, in 2015, we expanded services to include respite and Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) through the Family Support Waiver program.
Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is fun and rewarding, and a great fit for those wanting to help others and looking for part-time hours. Direct Support Professionals provide much needed relief to the caregivers of individuals who are unable to care for themselves. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, etc.), recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self-advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, and other related services. Hours are flexible and available seven-days a week. Many families are looking for services late afternoon to early evening and on the weekends, but there is a growing need for services during the work week (Monday through Friday 7a-5p) as well.

Requirements

• A passion for helping others
• Responsible and dependable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.
• Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served.

Responsibilities

• planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, etc.)
• recreation and leisure
• social and interpersonal skills
• communication skills
• decision making
• self-advocacy
• community integration
• medication assistance
• other related services

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay, $18.45/hour
• We are a non-profit organization, so we always focus on what is best for the individuals we serve
• Quality training and a supportive team
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees