Direct Support Professional-East Side- Facility Based

Noble, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble, Inc. seeks dedicated staff to support individuals with disabilities, providing one-on-one or team-based supervision and instruction.

You will help with daily living, health and safety, and skill-building to promote independence and community participation. Responsibilities include implementing ISPs, delivering training in life skills, coordinating schedules, and transporting clients to activities, while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Person Centered Planning and Positive Behavior Supports.
• Oral and written communication skills to clearly express ideas.
• Ability to learn and use computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support health, safety, recreation, social skills, and daily living.
• Assess and progress toward goals within the ISP framework.
• Provide direct supervision and training in life skills, health, and independent living activities.
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and strategies as applicable.
• Administer medication per physician orders and document per procedures.
• Identify adaptations to enable participation in activities of choice.
• Assist in designing a daily schedule with meaningful activities.
• Provide transportation to community activities using personal or agency vehicles.
• Promote community linkages and supports for individuals served.
• Assist in planning age-appropriate curricula for daily activities.

Skills

Person Centered Planning

Positive Behavior Supports

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months human services experience

Home Health Aide / CAN / NADSP credential a plus

Job description

Description

Summary:

Create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing support for individuals to participate in and fully benefit from services provided. Working one-on-one or within a team setting, provide direct supervision and instruction to individuals, assist with daily personal care needs, and provide training and support for individuals to achieve outcomes in the areas of life skills, personal development, community integration, job skills and independent living.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) of individuals served. ISP’s may include, teaching, assisting, facilitating, and building on the individual’s strengths in the following areas: health and safety, recreation, social skills, self-advocacy, employment, personal hygiene, meal planning and food preparation, shipping, budgeting and bill payment, and housekeeping and laundry.
• Assess, implement, and evaluate progress on identified goals/outcomes for individuals assigned, in accordance with the Individual Support Plan.
• Provide direct, interactive supervision, instruction, and training in a variety of life skill areas, such as: independent living skills (meal preparation, financial management, etc.); art, music, and leisure activities; social skills and relationship-building; and health and safety.
• Understand and implement the strategies and techniques in Behavior Support Plans, as applicable.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the individual’s health care provider and in compliance with medication administration standards and document such information in accordance with the individual’s support plan, physician’s orders and agency procedures.
• Identify adaptations and/or alternative supports so that each individual may actively participate in all activities of their choice.
• Assist supervisor in designing and implementing an effective daily schedule that meets identified service standards and includes activities that are meaningful to individuals served.
• Provide transportation to and from community activities for individuals served using personal and/or agency vehicles.
• Promote, facilitate, and establish linkages and community supports for individuals served.
• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate, functional curriculum as outlined in daily activity plans for group and individual activities.

Requirements

• Must have and/or develop working knowledge and proficiency in Person Centered Planning and Positive Behavior Supports.
• Oral/written communication skills to clearly and effectively express ideas.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports.
• Cooperative attitude and tolerance for stress when confronted with critical situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or over.
• High school diploma, GED or HSE
• Prefer 6 months of work experience in a human services field and/or experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Home Health Aid/CAN or NADSP credential a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. periodically