Direct Support Professional

LittleStar ABA Therapy; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18.45/hr

Job summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy in Bloomington, IN is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and provide relief to caregivers. The role focuses on daily living activities, recreation, social and communication skills, and community integration.

Hours are flexible, including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The nonprofit emphasizes quality training, supportive teamwork, and competitive pay at $18.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others.
• Responsible and dependable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license, full‑coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction or assistance in activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, hygiene).
• Support recreation, leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication, decision making, and self-advocacy.
• Assist with community integration and other related services.
• Hours are flexible, seven days a week, with many after-school, evenings and weekend shifts.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Responsible and dependable

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 18 years of age

Clear criminal record

Valid Indiana driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We deliver exceptional service by hiring extraordinary talent! We are looking for a part‑time PRN Direct Support Professional that is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy is a non‑profit organization that has been providing ABA therapy for over 20 years. We were the first ABA center in the state of Indiana. In 2015, we expanded services to include respite and Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) through the Family Support Waiver program.

Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is fun and rewarding, and a great fit for those wanting to help others and looking for part‑time hours. Direct Support Professionals provide much needed relief to the caregivers of individuals who are unable to care for themselves. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, etc.), recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self‑advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, and other related services. Hours are flexible and available seven—days a week. Many families are looking for services late afternoon to early evening and on the weekends, but there is a growing need for services during the work week (Monday through Friday 7 a‑5 p) as well.

Qualifications And Skills Of a Direct Support Professional

• Passion for helping others
• Responsible and dependable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license, full‑coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Highly competitive pay, $18.45 per hour
• Non‑profit organization, always focusing on what is best for the individuals we serve
• Quality training and a supportive team
• Flexible schedule

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

Real Care, Real Advocacy, and Real Progress

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