Direct Support Professional (Youth Services)

Cornerstone Support Services; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cornerstone Support Services in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a Direct Support Professional (Youth Services) to provide compassionate, hands-on care for male youth aged 10 to 18 who are in state custody. The role emphasizes safety, structure, and positive skill development.

You will support daily living and independent living skills, model appropriate behavior, document activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help youth reach personal goals while adhering to program guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in placement
• Assist youth with developing daily living and independent living skills
• Support youth in setting goals and building positive life skills
• Promote positive behavior and healthy decision making
• Help youth engage positively within the community
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• Model appropriate behavior, communication, and emotional regulation
• Document activities and follow program guidelines and policies
• Collaborate with team to support youth in custody assignments

Connaissances

Youth care

Direct care

Behavior management

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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Direct Support Professional (Youth Services)

Indianapolis, IN, US

30+ days ago

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Hourly

Direct Support Professional (Youth Services)

Full Time or Part Time
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Cornerstone Support Services is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team as a Youth Direct Care Worker. In this role, you will support male youth ages 10 to 18 who are placed in the temporary custody of the Indiana Department of Child Services.

This position plays an important role in providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment while helping youth develop life skills, build positive behaviors, and work toward personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in placement
• Assist youth with developing daily living and independent living skills
• Support youth in setting goals and building positive life skills
• Promote positive behavior and healthy decision making
• Help youth engage positively within the community
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• Model appropriate behavior, communication, and emotional regulation
• Document activities and follow program guidelines and policies
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong reliability and dependability
• Effective communication and sound decision-making skills
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check

Work Schedule

• Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.
• Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.

About Cornerstone Support Services

Cornerstone Support Services builds upon foundational principles that foster inclusion and opportunity for all individuals. We support youth, adults, and families in exploring possibilities, discovering opportunities, and achieving their goals.