Compassionate Direct Support Specialist - Community Living

Residential Services Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Services Incorporated is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide direct, hands-on assistance to individuals living in the community. You will support daily living activities, socialization, and behavior guidance according to each individual's ISP and Behavior Plan.

Roles require empathy, reliability, and ability to document care, transport individuals when needed, and maintain safety using assistive devices. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• CPR certification.
• Free from communicable diseases.
• Owns or has access to a vehicle in good working order.
• Current automobile insurance (Indiana).
• Clean criminal history and OIG record.
• No aides registry findings.
• Successful completion of Training and Orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Follow ISP and Behavior Plan; draft activity lists when needed.
• Transport individuals to local day programs.
• Record and chart activities per plans; maintain documentation.
• Assist with appearance, grooming, and clothing choices.
• Support home upkeep and household chores per individual needs.
• Prepare the home for next shift and complete paperwork.
• Assist in medication distribution per guidelines.
• Complete household tasks with or for individuals.
• Make recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Collaborate with supervision, coworkers, guardians and families.
• Follow sanitation procedures and proper waste disposal.
• Report and document unusual occurrences (choking, falls, seizures, etc.).
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Decision making ( emergencies )

Organizational skills

Assistive equipment use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lift

Wheelchairs

Job description

Residential Services Incorporated is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide direct, hands-on assistance to individuals living in the community. You will support daily living activities, socialization, and behavior guidance according to each individual's ISP and Behavior Plan.

Roles require empathy, reliability, and ability to document care, transport individuals when needed, and maintain safety using assistive devices. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred.