Direct Support Professional

AID of Indiana; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Referral bonuses

Employee of the month bonus

House of the month bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

AID of Indiana in Muncie, IN is hiring Full Time Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. The specific home serves a person who is blind and requires a high level of care.

Training and certification are provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, a 401K match, referral bonuses, and monthly bonuses for staff.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Driver's License.
• Social Security Card.
• Birth Certificate/Passport.
• County Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes.
• Assist with ADLs and daily living activities.
• Transport a client or accompany them to activities in the community.
• Promote life skills and self-advocacy.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent

ADLs assistance

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Muncie, IN 47304
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

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. The home this listing is for has one individual who is blind and requires a high level of care.

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.

About AID of Indiana

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, we must employ compassionate people who are shown appreciation and supported in a positive environment!

Qualifications

• 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.