Direct Support Professional II: Community Care Advocate

Volunteers of America Mid-States; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New Albany, Indiana. This role provides direct care, supports daily living activities, and helps individuals with developmental or related disabilities in a community setting.

The position is full-time and hourly (non-exempt). Reporting to Home Coordinators, the DSP helps ensure personal care, safety, and consumer rights are upheld while collaborating with a compassionate team in a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor consumer comfort and safety, meet medical/nutritional/personal care needs.
• Interact with consumers in a supportive, therapeutic manner and reinforce behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist with community integration and activities.
• Perform housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks to maintain a neat, clean environment.
• Participate in all required trainings and staff meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New Albany, Indiana. This role provides direct care, supports daily living activities, and helps individuals with developmental or related disabilities in a community setting.

The position is full-time and hourly (non-exempt). Reporting to Home Coordinators, the DSP helps ensure personal care, safety, and consumer rights are upheld while collaborating with a compassionate team in a nonprofit environment.