Direct Support Professional

AID of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Referral bonuses

Employee of the month

House of the month

Shift bonus

Job summary

AID of Indiana is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. You will provide care in assisted living residential settings across Indiana, including transporting clients to activities when needed.

All training and certification are provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. You must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts and alternating weekends, with a starting pay of $16.25 per hour and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, hygiene tasks).
• Help with house cleaning and meal prep.
• Take clients to activities and community events.
• Promote self-advocacy and life skills coaching.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and support daily living tasks.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Wayne, INPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $16.25 - $16.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: SwingJob Category: Health CareThis 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 between Friday from 6pm- Sunday 11:59pm 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.

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 do everything we can to value and help our employees, including always 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 requires employing compassionate people who are shown appreciation and are supported in a positive environment!

Qualifications Requirements

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• Drivers 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. You must be willing to helping individuals with ADLs (activities of daily living), which includes; bathing, dressing, and other hygiene tasks. If you are not willing to help with ADLs then you may be interested in a Community Engagement position.