Community-Based Personal Support Worker

Sertoma Star Services; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Training programs

Conference reimbursements

Fitness center access

Job summary

Sertoma Star Services in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide compassionate, person-centered support in community settings. You’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best life in home and community environments.

Key duties include effective communication, advocacy, documentation, and promoting independence while following agency policies and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work with coworkers and consumers effectively.
• Knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within given guidance.
• Driver's license and driving eligibility when required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with consumers to determine likes, interests, and needs.
• Provide person-centered supports and promote independence.
• Assist consumers to achieve outcomes documented in their service plan.
• Offer training by guiding rather than doing for the consumer.
• Advocate for consumers and support community participation.
• Promote community inclusion and development of natural supports.
• Support daily life choices and learning problem-solving skills.
• Assess risks and help informed decision-making for new experiences.
• Protect consumers' rights and educate them on rights.
• Document supports in timely progress notes and incident reports.
• Collaborate with staff, outside providers, and guardians to ensure quality services.
• Follow agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Disability awareness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Sertoma Star Services in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide compassionate, person-centered support in community settings. You’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best life in home and community environments.

Key duties include effective communication, advocacy, documentation, and promoting independence while following agency policies and ensuring safety.