Direct Support Specialist – Empower Care & Community

VOA Mid-States; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Financial Wellbeing

Training & Development

Job summary

VOA Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities and support for low-income seniors in New Albany, Indiana. You will assist with activities of daily living, learning, and reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety, providing emotional support, facilitating transportation, and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, or commensurate skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers served, ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in a supportive and therapeutic manner and reinforce appropriate behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist with community integration by accompanying to social activities.
• Perform housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to maintain a neat environment.
• Attend ongoing training programs and mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

VOA Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities and support for low-income seniors in New Albany, Indiana. You will assist with activities of daily living, learning, and reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety, providing emotional support, facilitating transportation, and participating in required trainings.