Direct Support Professional

Aid-of-Indian; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Referral bonuses

Employee of the month bonus

House of the month bonus

Paid training

Job summary

AID of Indiana is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes across Indiana. Training is provided and paid; benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401K match. Shifts can include weekend hours, and bonus incentives are available.

We value from-within career growth. We welcome caregivers, CNAs, DSPs, and caring individuals regardless of prior formal experience.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Compassionate and reliable with ability to work independently.
• Willingness to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Perform light house cleaning and meal preparation.
• Transport clients or accompany them to activities.
• Support clients in the community and promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent worker

ADLs assistance

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

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 between Friday from 6pm- Sunday 11:59pm receive a $0.50 /hour bonus.Schedule: 8p-8aTraining: All training and certification is provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. Training is paid.Pay: $16.25/hrLocations: 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!Requirements:G.E.D. or High School DiplomaDrivers LicenseSocial Security CardBirth Certificate/PassportCounty Background CheckSkills 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.