Compassionate Direct Support Specialist - PRN

Volunteers-of-America-Mid--state; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States in New Albany, IN, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and assist with daily living activities for individuals within our program. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and compassionate support in daily routines.

You will help clients with transportation, community participation, and personal care while working as part of a team to maintain a respectful and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers served, ensuring medical, nutritional and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and reinforce appropriate behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social activities and events of choice.
• Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to maintain a neat environment.
• Participate in required on-going training programs and attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States in New Albany, IN, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and assist with daily living activities for individuals within our program. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and compassionate support in daily routines.

You will help clients with transportation, community participation, and personal care while working as part of a team to maintain a respectful and supportive environment.