Direct Support Professional

Little Star ABA Therapy; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 2,541,672; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Quality training and a supportive team

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a part-time PRN Direct Support Professional passionate about helping others. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with daily living activities and providing relief to their caregivers. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess reliable transportation. The position offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate of $18.45/hour, with opportunities available for work during afternoons and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction or assistance in activities of daily living.
• Help with social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, and decision-making.
• Offer relief to caregivers of individuals unable to care for themselves.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Responsible and dependable

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 Professionalthat is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in the lives ofindividuals with developmental disabilities.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy is anon-profit organization that has been providing ABA therapy for over 20-years. We were the first ABA center in the state of Indiana.Ineffort to further assist families with children with developmental disabilities, 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 Professionalsprovide 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 7a-5p) as well.

Qualifications and Skills of a Direct Support Professional

• A passion for helping others
• Responsible and dependable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served.

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Highly competitive pay, $18.45/hour
• We are a non-profit organization, so we always focus on what is best for the individuals we serve
• Quality training and a supportive team

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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