Direct Support Professional

Meaningful Day Services is currently hiring Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work across our Community Supports programs. This flexible position may include opportunities to provide PAC/Respite services, support individuals in our Adult Day Services program, and work within our seasonal and school break programs.

Direct Support Professionals work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them live more independently, participate in their communities, develop everyday skills, and enjoy meaningful activities based on their individual needs, interests, and goals.

Meaningful Day Services, Inc. (MDS) is an Indiana-based company that provides a variety of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

At Meaningful Day Services, we are passionate about creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values each individual. We believe that diversity in age, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and disability makes us stronger and better able to serve our clients and community.

What Does a Community Supports DSP Do?

Community Supports DSPs have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings based on program needs, client needs, and employee availability. Staff may work individually with clients in their homes and communities through PAC/Respite services, provide support in our facility-based Adult Day Services program, assist with school break programming, or work a combination of these services.

For PAC/Respite assignments, staff provide individualized support and work more independently, including coordinating schedules with the individuals and families they support.

For ADS assignments, staff work at our facility-based Adult Day Services location on the southwest side of Indianapolis, which operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Rather than a set full-time schedule, ADS staff will be offered available shifts within these hours based on client and program needs. Staff support clients in structured, person-centered groups (6:1, 4:1, or 1:1 ratios), assisting with daily living skills, socialization, task-based activities, and community outings as part of a team-based environment.

Depending on the program and needs of the individuals supported, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting clients with developing independent living and daily life skills
• Helping individuals participate in recreational, social, and community-based activities
• Building positive relationships with clients while supporting their individual goals and skill development
• Assisting with structured activities, programming, and community outings
• Providing supervision and support to promote client health and safety
• Providing behavioral support and intervention when necessary
• Administering medications in accordance with MDS policies and Medication Administration training
• Using client medical equipment as trained, which may include Hoyer lifts, feeding pumps, nebulizers, blood pressure equipment, and other devices
• Assisting with lifting, transferring, or physical support when required by the individual
• Completing required documentation, client goal tracking, and billing as applicable
• Communicating with clients, families, supervisors, coworkers, and other members of the individual's support team

The PAC/Respite portion of the position includes individualized skill development, behavioral intervention, medication administration, use of trained medical equipment, documentation, and independent schedule coordination.

We're Looking For:

Motivated individuals that want a fulfilling job assisting others. If you're pursuing education, psychology, applied behavior analysis, counseling, social work, child development, healthcare, or a related field, this may be the job for you!

The ADS portion of the position includes group and individualized support within structured client ratios, daily programming and skill-building activities, documentation of client progress, and collaboration with the on-site Clinic Manager and team.

Individuals that want to make a positive impact on someone's life.

No previous experience is required. Meaningful Day Services provides required training to help employees feel prepared and successful in their role.

Flexible Part-Time Scheduling

This is a part-time position with flexible and varied scheduling. Available hours will vary depending on client needs, program schedules, and employee availability.

Opportunities may include:

• Daytime hours in our Adult Day Services program
• Afternoon and evening PAC/Respite hours
• Weekday and weekend PAC/Respite opportunities
• School break and seasonal program hours
• Opportunities to work across multiple programs based on availability and staffing needs

This flexibility allows employees to build a schedule that works for them while gaining experience supporting individuals in different settings.

Check out our employment video to learn more about being a Direct Support Professional at Meaningful Day Services:
https://youtu.be/R5TBnh9EZ0I

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Automobile insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in different environments based on client and program needs

The formal PAC/Respite job description requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and applicable automobile insurance, and the ability to provide support that may include lifting, transferring, and physical management.

Meaningful Day Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information please visit us at our website www.meaningfuldays.com.

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

Salary : $14