Direct Support Professional

Little Star ABA Therapy; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18.45/hour

Non-profit organization focus

Quality training and supportive team

Flexible schedule

Job summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy in Newburgh, IN is seeking a part-time PRN Direct Support Professional who is passionate about helping others and making a difference for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, providing social and communication support, and offering respite and care coordination assistance. The schedule is flexible with weekday, weekend, and after-school hours available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and a genuine desire to assist individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Reliable and dependable with consistent attendance.
• Must meet Medicaid Waiver background check requirements and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as cooking, housekeeping, and personal hygiene.
• Provide instruction and support in recreation, socialization, and communication skills.
• Offer medication assistance and monitor safety during care.
• Support families with respite and care planning on a flexible schedule.

Skills

Passion for helping

Reliable and dependable

Criminal background clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current Staffing Needs

We are looking for a part-time PRN Direct Support Professional who is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy is a non-profit organization that has been providing ABA therapy for over 20 years. We were the first ABA center in the state of Indiana. Effort 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 Professionals provide 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible schedule

Equal Opportunity Statement

This Employer Participates in E-Verify and All Offers of Employment are Contingent Upon Clear Results of a Background Check.