Job description

Gateway Residential Services is accepting applications for DSPs. The position is available in various locations: Greenwood, Mooresville, Brownsburg and Eastside of Indianapolis.

Full and part time shifts available for days, nights, weekends.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

Follow the PCISP and BSP

Actively engage with people throughout the day

Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes

Maintain records and documentation per established procedures

SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY

Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights

Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves

Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns

COMMUNITY EQUITY

Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities

Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources

Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports

Provide transportation to community activities and appointments

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene

Ensure a person’s home is clean and in good repair

Assist with meal planning and preparation

Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures

Administer and document medications as prescribed

Implement a person’s Risk Issue Protocols

Assist with health and medical appointments

Monitor and document health-related issues

FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION

Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day

Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors

Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners

CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT

Maintain compliance with training requirements

Participate in quality improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support

Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds

Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff:

460 IAC 6-14-5 Requirements for direct care staff

Sec. 5. All direct care staff working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:

Complete required forms and reports of visits; and

Follow oral or written instructions.

Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual's ISP.

Demonstrate willingness to accept supervision.

Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals.

If providing transportation to service participants, meet 460 IAC 6 requirements:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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