Direct Support Pro: Impactful Care & Paid Training

Benchmark Human Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Competitive pay

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee discounts with various vend.

Advancement opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Hanover Supported Living Program. We offer paid training and competitive pay to help individuals live as independently as possible in their communities.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety at home and in the community, assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, documentation, and ongoing trainings to meet state and program standards. Experience is welcome but not required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Access to a vehicle in good working order.
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals safety at home and in the community.
• Assist the individuals served with daily living skills, including but not limited to individual care, hygiene care, community safety, social skills and household tasks, such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Administer medications and follow physicians' orders concerning medications and treatments.
• Monitor the general well-being of the individual served and follow supervisor/nurse instructions.
• Attend and maintain proper training and certifications, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and behavior management training, as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
• Report to work as scheduled and follow set standards.
• Complete proper documentation relating to the healthcare of individuals served, including MARs, doctor visit forms, healthcare notes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Access to a vehicle

18+ years of age

Experience with developmental disabil.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Hanover Supported Living Program. We offer paid training and competitive pay to help individuals live as independently as possible in their communities.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety at home and in the community, assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, documentation, and ongoing trainings to meet state and program standards. Experience is welcome but not required; training is provided.