Direct Care Professional

ResCare Employer Solutions; South Whitley (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported services is seeking compassionate individuals to provide direct personalized support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and health while promoting individual well-being and community integration. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a background check. Join us to make a difference and help transform lives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a VALID Driver's License and a clear Motor Vehicle Record.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personalized support to ensure safety and health.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of their community.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At the center of your job with ResCare is the person who receives our services. Whether you’re encouraging a person with developmental disabilities to brush her own teeth for the first time, or helping a man with dementia stay in his own familiar surroundings, or sitting across the desk with a single mom who needs a job, or working with a veteran who’s suffered a brain injury so he can return home to loved ones, or supporting those who do – that individual is your focus.

Today, ResCare is the country’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the largest privately-held home care provider to seniors and largest provider of education, vocational training and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Our leading youth services provide education, training and foster care services to children and young adults. Our revenues are in excess of $1.5 billion and growing. You will be part of a network of over 46,000 ResCare employees who work in thousands of locations across the United States, in Canada and Puerto Rico serving the diverse needs of over 50,000 people every single day and over a million people every year.

ResCare employees say they love their jobs because they help transform peoples’ lives and their communities. If you have a passion to help others – join us, make a difference and grow.

The Jobs

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide direct personalized support to ensure supported individuals' safety and health is maintained and they can experience the nature and quality of life of their choice based on their needs, preferences, aspirations, and decisions consistent with program guidelines, policies & procedures. Direct personalized supports include basic living skills, communication, community interaction, and recreation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, stimulating living environment, providing transportation, and supporting individuals to become active members of their community. Service provisions focus on maintaining or enhancing the individual's dignity, well-being, autonomy, personal choice, self-esteem and teaching functional skills that are alternatives to maladaptive behavior.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Have a VALID Drivers License and a clear Motor Vehicle Record
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass pre-employment background check
• Minimum Requirements based on State Regulations

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.