DSP

Dungarvin • Indianapolis, IN

11d

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 role aims to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The DSP provides hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance, and helps ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the people served. Duties include assisting with daily living tasks and performing housekeeping and laundry.

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.
• Positive role model and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding/employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Support individuals’ comfort, safety, personal growth, dignity, and independence.
• Assist with mobility and daily living tasks, including 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 collaborate 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 HSA 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