Direct Support Professional

AID of Indiana; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision ins.

401K Match

Referral bonuses

Employee of the month bonuses

Weekend shift bonus $0.50/hr

Job summary

AID of Indiana in Columbia City, IN is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. You will participate in 12-hour rotating shifts and may travel up to 50% to support activities in the community.

We provide paid training, full-time benefits, including health, life, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K match, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma.
• Driver’s License.
• Social Security Card.
• Birth Certificate/Passport.
• County Background Check.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent worker

ADL support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbia City, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.25 - $16.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Health Care

Overview

This is a fantastic position for anyone interested in working in the health care or social work fields. We welcome current or former Caregivers, CNAs, and DSPs as well as caring individuals without previous, formal experience. We promote from within and many of our administrators, directors, and managers started with AID in entry level positions!

Seeking: Full Time Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401K Match.
• Referral Bonuses and Employee of the month ($100) and House of the month ($75 /person) Bonuses are offered to all staff.
• Shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday will receive a $0.50/hour bonus.

Schedule

You must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts and alternating weekends.

Training

All training and certification is provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. Training is paid.

Pay

$16.25/hr

Locations

• We have offices in Fort Wayne and Muncie, but provide services to individuals throughout Indiana. Available positions vary based on location. As a DSP you would be working in an assisted living residential home, but may be required to transport a client or go with them to an activity in the community.

Company Overview

AID of Indiana is committed to excellence in all services provided. We are locally owned and operated out of our Fort Wayne HQ, and we are dedicated to valuing and helping our employees, including hiring from within when possible. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to the individuals we serve and also place a high value on the well-being of our employees. We believe that to effectively provide the highest quality of care, we must employ compassionate people who are shown appreciation and supported in a positive environment!

Qualifications / Requirements

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• Driver’s License
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate/Passport
• County Background Check

Skills Required

• Compassionate, reliable, and can work independently.
• Assisting with house cleaning, prepping meals, going out into the community for activities, teaching life skills, following treatment plans and promoting self advocacy, and ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be willing to help individuals with ADLs (activities of daily living), which includes bathing, dressing, and other hygiene tasks. If not willing to help with ADLs, may be interested in a Community Engagement position.