PRN DSP-Direct Support Professional

KCARC; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

KCARC in Vincennes, IN is seeking a Direct Support Professional (PRN DSP) to assist participants in residential group homes and waiver services. The role requires one shift per week, up to three shifts when requested. You will support personal care, communicate effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team.

CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration: Core A and Core B are required. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; driving experience and reliable transportation are

Qualifications

• Maintain reliable transportation for use during working hours.
• Flexible schedule to meet department demands.
• Maintain good hygiene and personal care.
• Assist with full spectrum of participant’s personal care needs.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use tact and empathy with diverse backgrounds.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be computer literate.
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in residential group homes and waiver services.
• Work one shift per week, up to three shifts per week as requested.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Strong hygiene

Personal care support

Verbal & written communication

Empathy

Relationship building

Teamwork

Computer literate

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year experience with developmental disabilities

1 year driving experience

Tools

None

Job description

Description

The Direct Support Professional will work with participants in residential group homes, residential waiver homes, and day services as needed. The PRN – DSP is required to work one shift per week and a maximum of 3 shifts per week if being requested to work.

Requirements

1.Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver's license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage (insurance).

2.Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department.

3.Maintain good hygiene.

4.Possess ability to assist with full spectrum of participant’s personal care needs.

5.Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

6.Possess the ability to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds.

7.Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships.

8.Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

9.Be computer literate.

10.Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

11.Be able to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast paced environment.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. One-year experience working with participants with developmental disabilities and one year of driving experience is required, three years preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

Medication Administration: Core A and Core B

CPR/First Aid.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of this job.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as vinyl or latex gloves is occasionally required.