Home & Community Support Professional (HCSP/DSP)

Kcarc•Vincennes, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Home and Community Support Professional (HCSP/DSP) at KCARC, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This hands-on position involves assisting participants in their homes and within the community to foster independence, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. KCARC is a mission-driven organization committed to empowering people and supporting its staff through paid training, hands-on assistance, and growth opportunities. The role requires working evening and overnight shifts, three days per week, and every other weekend, including holidays. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive paid training is provided.

Requirements

Are caring, patient, and respectful of individuals from all backgrounds.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Are comfortable multitasking in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and leadership.
Are computer literate and detail-oriented.
Maintain good personal hygiene and a professional demeanor.
Are physically able to frequently lift up to 75 pounds independently and more than 75 pounds with assistance.
Can maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.
Medication Administration (Core A and Core B, including side effects and demonstrated competency)
CPR and First Aid

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Three years of driving experience

Responsibilities

Support participants in home-based and community settings while promoting KCARC’s mission and values.
Provide Life Skills instruction designed to maximize independence using least-invasive prompting techniques.
Ensure participant needs are met in accordance with program guidelines and billable service definitions.
Assist with implementing individualized training plans, comprehensive assessments, task analyses, community resource assessments, and data collection.
Administer medications as needed and assist participants with personal hygiene and daily living tasks.
Strictly follow individualized risk plans, dining plans, wellness plans, and seizure plans as applicable.
Provide physical assistance as necessary, including lifting, transferring, positioning, and transporting participants.
Complete required documentation such as behavior tracking, task progress, and sleep tracking.
Monitor medical needs and provide assistance proactively, including logging required medical routines and medication administration.
Assist participants with the use and maintenance of adaptive devices and equipment.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude in all work environments.
Follow all organizational policies and all local, state, and federal regulations, including ISO standards.
Work mandatory additional hours when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.