Direct Support Professional

5 days ago

Indianapolis, United States CROSSROADS REHABILITATION CENTER INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Direct Support Professional - No Nights, No Weekends

At Easterseals Crossroads, we envision a community with 100 percent equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities. To achieve our vision, we serve and advocate for people with disabilities and their families.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, ethnicity, national origin, genetic information, disability, body type, or veteran status. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and termination.

Summary:

The Direct Support Professional supports participants in our Adult Day Services by engaging with the participant in daily living activities and conducts group and individual activities.

Tasks:

  • Work as part of a team to provide an inclusive and respectful environment
  • Guide participant toward goals as outlined in the individual participant plan
  • Supervise ability-specific recreational activities
  • Plan activities within the customized life skills program
  • Assist consumers with personal care as needed
  • Prepare meals or snacks and cleaning as needed; provide environmental safety and sanitation
  • Maintain confidentiality, tactfully communicate with participants, families, visitors, team members, co-workers, and leaders
  • Participate in meetings and relevant training
  • Practice environmental safety and sanitation
  • Support the Adult Day Services management team
  • Share in meaningful community activities

  • Observe, maintain daily records, and report changes in participant’s condition to the manage

  • Perform other duties as assigned, as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Direct Support Professional's Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Indiana driver’s license and proof of insurance
  • Comfort and experience working with people with a variety of abilities.

Direct Support Professional's Knowledge, Skill and Ability

  • The Direct Support Professional must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to professionally communicate information, respond to questions, and maintain emotional control
  • Must have a high level of emotional maturity and control
  • Direct Support Professionals physically assist participants including pushing and manipulating wheelchairs
  • Must work independently and as part of a team
  • Must take personal responsibility having good judgment, patience, and flexibility in their work schedule
  • Direct Support Professionals are accepting of people, non-judgmental, non-prejudiced, and highly motivated.

Direct Support Professional's work schedule:

Monday through Friday

Flexibility in work hours depending on client needs and current census. Typically, 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Will consider part-time employment if remaining hours can be filled by a second part-time employee.

Will consider a job-share situation.

Easterseals Crossroads currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability provided by employer
  • 403(b) and pension plans
  • Paid time off including ten paid holidays per year
  • Term life insurance provided by employer

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