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Direct Support Professional (all locations)

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for caring for the daily needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.  Activities of daily living include hygiene, meal preparation or assistance, attending medical appointments and following through with recommendations, medication administration, and participating in recreational activities in the home and community. 

Often times, our customers may have mental health issues, medical needs, physical limitations, and intense behavioral needs. The Direct Support Professional must be able to physically, mentally, and emotionally display the ability to safely care for the customers he/she works with.  Direct Support Professionals may be required to lift or assist in transferring customers with physical limitations.  Direct Support Professionals must remain awake at all times, including during midnight shifts, and may work shifts in excess of 8 consecutive hours.  Open availability and flexibility to work various shifts, including the ability to work weekends, is preferred.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for transporting customers, and may be required to use his/her personal vehicle to do so.  Free access to a vehicle in good working condition, which is properly registered and insured as required by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, is required.

The Direct Support Professional must complete an extensive 2 week training, and must display competence in all required areas before working with our customers.

A Direct Support Professional working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:

(A) complete required forms and reports of visits; and

(B) follow oral or written instructions.

(3) Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual’s Individual Service Plan (ISP).

(4) Demonstrate the willingness to accept supervision.

(5) Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals.

The Direct Support Professional position requires a high school diploma/GED, demonstrated skill and/or potential in working with individuals with disabilities, and a driver’s license valid in Indiana with an acceptable driving record.  Passing a drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

If you are interested in this position, please fill out our Online Application