Direct Support Professional

KCARC; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KCARC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist participants in residential group homes, residential waiver homes, and day services. You will support daily living activities and promote participant well-being in a compassionate, respectful environment.

The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and empathy are essential when interacting with participants from

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule to meet department demands.
• Maintain good hygiene.
• Assist with full spectrum of participant personal care needs.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Use tact and empathy with people of varied backgrounds.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Computer literate.
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to participants in residential group homes, residential waiver homes, and day services.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Hygiene

Personal care assistance

Verbal & written communication

Empathy

Relationship building

Independent & team work

Computer literate

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Direct Support Professional will work with participants in residential group homes, residential waiver homes, and day services.

Requirements

• Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver's license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage (insurance).
• Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department.
• Maintain good hygiene.
• Possess ability to assist with full spectrum of participant’s personal care needs.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess the ability to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
• Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Be computer literate.
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• Be able to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast paced environment.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. One-year experience working with participants with developmental disabilities and one year of driving experience is required, three years preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

• Medication Administration: Core A and Core B
• CPR/First Aid.

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of this job.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as vinyl or latex gloves is occasionally required.

KCARC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AS APPROPRIATE IN ITS BUSINESS JUDGMENT.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THEM BY MANAGEMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”