Direct Support Worker Part-Time

AID of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certification

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Employee of the Month bonus

House of the Month bonus

Weekend shift differential

Career growth

Job summary

AID of Indiana is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and communities. The role requires at least 24 hours per week, with starting pay of $16.25 per hour and opportunities for advancement.

You will support residents in an assisted-living setting, help with activities and community outings, and transport when needed. AID provides paid training and certification, full-time benefits, and various bonuses to recognize

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• AID provides and pays for required training and certification.
• Preferred CNA or HHA experience or certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Compassion, organization, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in an assisted-living residential home.
• Help individuals participate in activities and community outings.
• Transport individuals when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Compassion

Organization

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)Starting pay: $16.25 per hourMinimum availability: At least 24 hours per weekInterested in healthcare or social work? Join AID of Indiana as a Direct Support Professional and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.We welcome current and former caregivers, CNAs, and DSPs, as well as compassionate people who are new to the field. No previous formal experience is required. AID promotes from within, and many of our administrators, directors, and managers began in entry-level positions.What you’ll doSupport individuals in an assisted-living residential home.Help individuals participate in activities and community outings.Transport individuals when needed.What we offerPaid training and certification provided by AID of Indiana.Full-time benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) match.Referral bonuses.Employee of the Month bonus: $100.House of the Month bonus: $75 per staff member.An extra $0.50 per hour is provided for shifts worked from Saturday 12:00 a.m. to Sunday 11:59 p.m.Opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.LocationsAID has offices in Fort Wayne and Muncie and provides services throughout Indiana. Open positions vary by location.AID of Indiana is locally owned and operated from our Fort Wayne headquarters. We’re committed to quality support for the people we serve and to creating a positive, supportive workplace for our employees. We believe compassionate people do their best work when they are valued and supported.Applicants must be available to work at least 24 hours per week.QualificationsMust be at least 18 years old.High school diploma or GED.Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.Current CPR and First Aid certification. AID provides and pays for required training and certification.Preferred skills and experienceExperience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; 2+ years of experience is preferred but not required.CNA or HHA experience or certification.Basic computer skills.Customer service skills.Compassion, organization, and the ability to multitask.