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Full or Part Time - Shift 7:00am-3:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday and Every Other weekend.
COVID-19 vaccine not required
Direct Support Professional Driver Job Summary
We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate Driver and (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each client, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.
Direct Support Professional Driver Benefits
· Robust PTO (paid Time off) Plan
· Paid 7 Holidays at time and half when worked.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Paid Life Insurance
· Paid Long term Disability Insurance
· Heath Insurance (Agency pays 80% of Premium) Low Deductible
· Annual Merit pay increases
· Weekend shift incentive .30/hr.
· 401k with Company match
· Educational Reimbursement Plan
· Expense Reimbursement program
· Employee Referral Bonus
Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities
· Be a personal companion to clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence
· Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies and interests
· Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
· Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink, if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance
· Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes, report findings to superiors
· Drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
· Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration
· Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to help them feel cared for and included in the community
· Follow all health and safety protocol
· Help clean and tidy home for the individuals
· Attend continuing education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires
· Be a compassionate, patient and always encouraging support professional
Direct Support Professional Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
· Valid driver's license
· At least 18 years of age
· Pass state background check
· Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client
· Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
· Friendly disposition with a positive attitude
· Computer literate and technologically savvy
· Experience tracking and recording information
· Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
· Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
· Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
· Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
Applications can be submitted online, via email, on our website, or in person.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time | Part Time
Social & Legal Services
$31k-34k (estimate)
04/27/2024
08/24/2024
abilitiesservices.org
FRANKFORT, IN
100 - 200
1971
STEVE GOOCH
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
ABILITIES SERVICES INC is a company based out of 2 Freeman Dr, Rossville, Indiana, United States.