What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) Male / Female 7AM to 7PM Hugo East Side of Town position at Indy Developmental Residential Services?
Full job description
Indy DRS is hiring for Direct Support Professionals. We are looking for candidates to fit the needs of our clients and are compassionate about their job duties. Interested and qualified candidates may reply this post or in person Monday to Friday 8am-4pm.
Interested candidate must process:
- Valid Drivers License
- Working Vehicle
- Current Auto Insurance
- TB Test ( Negative Result)
- CPR certificate
Indy DRS
580 E Carmel Dr. suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032
We need : Female DSP
Available Shifts: 7AM-7PM
Site: Hugo East Side of Town
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
- Follow the PCISP and BSP
- Actively engage with people throughout the day
- Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes
- Maintain records and documentation per established procedures
SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY
- Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights
- Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves
- Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns
COMMUNITY EQUITY
- Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities
- Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources
- Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports
- Provide transportation to community activities and appointments
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene.
- Ensure a person’s home is clean and in good repair
- Assist with meal planning and preparation
- Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures
- Administer and document medications as prescribed
- Implement a person’s Risk Issue Protocols
- Assist with health and medical appointments
- Monitor and document health-related issues
FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION
- Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day
- Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors
- Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners
CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT
- Maintain compliance with training requirements
- Participate in quality improvement activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds
- Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff
- Valid Indiana Drivers License and Current Auto Insurance
- Working vehicle, properly registered with the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cumberland, IN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cumberland, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16