What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at AID of Indiana?
This is a fantastic position for anyone interested in working in the health care or social work fields. We welcome current or former Caregivers, CNAs, and DSPs as well as caring individuals without previous, formal experience. We promote from within and many of our administrators, directors, and managers started with AID in entry level positions!
Seeking: Full Time Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes.
Benefits: Full-Time Benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401K Match. Referral Bonuses and Employee of the month ($100) and House of the month ($75 /person) Bonuses are offered to all staff. Shifts worked between Saturday from 12am - Sunday 11:59pm receive a $0.50 /hour bonus.
Schedule: You must be willing to work 12 hour shifts (3 days on, 4 days off) and rotate weekends.
Training: All training and certification is provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. Training is paid.
Pay: $16.25/hr
Locations: We have offices in Fort Wayne and Muncie, but provide services to individuals throughout Indiana. Available positions vary based on location. As a DSP you would be working in an assisted living residential home, but may be required to transport a client or go with them to an activity in the community.
AID of Indiana is committed to excellence in all services provided, we are locally owned and operated out of our Fort Wayne HQ, and we do everything we can to value and help our employees, including always hiring from within when possible. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to the individuals we serve, and also place a high value on the well-being of our employees. We believe that to effectively provide the highest quality of care requires employing compassionate people who are shown appreciation and are supported in a positive environment!
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age or older; High School Diploma/GED; Valid Driver’s License; 2 years experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities; CNA/HHA preferred but not required; Current Auto Insurance; valid CPR and First Aid.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience working with Individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required. Basic computer skills; Customer Service; Compassionate; Organized; Ability to multitask
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