Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.
Available Shifts
- Monday-Friday split shift; 11am-7pm
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
Follow the PCISP and BSP
Actively engage with people throughout the day
Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes
Maintain records and documentation per established procedures
SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY
Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights
Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves
Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns
COMMUNITY EQUITY
Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities
Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources
Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports
Provide transportation to community activities and appointments
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene
Ensure a person’s home is clean and in good repair
Assist with meal planning and preparation
Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures
Administer and document medications as prescribed
Implement a person’s Risk Issue Protocols
Assist with health and medical appointments
Monitor and document health-related issues
FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION
Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day
Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors
Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners
CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT
Maintain compliance with training requirements
Participate in quality improvement activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support
Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds
Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff:
460 IAC 6-14-5 Requirements for direct care staff
Sec. 5. All direct care staff working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:
(A) complete required forms and reports of visits; and
(B) follow oral or written instructions.
(3) Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual's ISP.
(4) Demonstrate willingness to accept supervision.
(5) Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals.
If providing transportation to service participants, meet 460 IAC 6 requirements:
460 IAC 6-34-1 Valid driver's license required
Sec. 1. A provider of transportation services shall ensure that an individual is transported only by a person who has a valid Indiana:
(1) operator's license;
issued to the person by the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles to drive the type of motor vehicle for which the license was issued.
460 IAC 6-34-2 Vehicle requirements
Sec. 2. A provider of transportation services shall ensure that an individual is transported only in a vehicle:
(1) maintained in good repair;
(2) properly registered with the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles; and
(3) insured as required under Indiana law.
Current negative TB (Tuberculin test) as required by 460 IAC 6
Acceptable background checks as required by 460 IAC 6 and Indiana DDRS policy
RELATIONSHIPS
This position works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and has direct contact with people receiving services, their families, and community partners.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenwood, IN 46142 (Required)
Work Location: In person
