Direct Support Professional

We have full and part-time positions available, as well as PRN openings. Direct Support Professionals are responsible for assisting individuals as prescribed within the Person Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISP), provide quality care to individuals and to increase quality of life in keeping with ASSURED’s vision, mission, and core values. Consistent attendance is a general qualification for this job. Provide quality care of individuals in their homes.

a. Ensure that the safety and health of individuals is maintained through continuous monitoring

b. Maintain highest standard of grooming and hygiene: bathing, toileting, oral care, shaving, dressing, grooming

c. Provide transportation in accordance with the individual’s social, medical and general developmental needs

Prepare meals in accordance with dietary plans and encourage successful completion of the individual’s dining objectives. Provide quality care of the individual’s home - Ensure the surroundings of the individual remain clean and in good repair through daily cleaning, laundry, testing smoke and CO2 alarms and maintaining appropriate water temperatures. Provide quality medical care of the individual.

a. Understand and deliver quality care for individuals in compliance with the ISP and ASSURED policies and procedures. Administer medications: oral, rectal, sublingual, inhaled. Monitor health related issues such as dysphasia, seizures, diabetes, etc. Assist with medical appointments

b. Understand and provide support for maladaptive behaviors including: self-injurious behaviors (SIB), physical aggression, spitting, biting, pinching, property destruction, verbal aggression

c. Charting and documenting all services provided. Maintain individual’s records and other documentation per established procedures. Timeliness, completeness and accuracy of oral and written communications. Provide professional internal and external relationships, cooperation and partnership with all ASSURED employees, managers and individuals receiving services.

Minimum Qualifications: Current CPR Certification / First Aid Certification (we provide this if needed), High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D, CNA License is preferred (not required). ASSURED RESIDENTIAL AND CONSULTING, LLC DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) Skills & Abilities: Ability to follow detailed plans accurately, including both oral and written instructions, ability to apply sound, mature decisions, ability to communicate adequately in order to complete required forms and reports, ability to provide services according to the individual’s PCISP, ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds. Additional Requirements: At least 18 years of age, valid driver’s license issued in the state of Indiana, current liability insurance and dependable vehicle, current negative TB (Tuberculin test) or evidence of a negative chest x-ray, acceptable criminal (State and County) histories. This position works under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and has direct contact with individuals receiving services, their families, and community partners. DSPs must demonstrate a willingness to accept supervision and an interest in, and empathy for, individuals with developmental disabilities.

Applicants will need to come into the office to apply in person. We are located at 2901 Ohio Blvd, Suite 215 Terre Haute, IN 47803.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16