Direct Support Professional (Residential Services Weekends)

Greetings everyone! Rising Pursuit Services is looking to hire a Direct Support Professional to assist and support clients in our Residential Services to build progressive life skills in all aspects of life reaching the optimal goals of success in the home setting. Rising Pursuit Services is a waiver service provider for the Bureau department of disabilities in the state of Indiana. Please see below for the details regarding this position:

Qualifications:

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

· Current auto insurance

· Reliability

· Preferred experience working with individuals in disability community but not required

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities or autism
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• • Maintain a clean and safe environment for individuals- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure privacy and confidentiality of individuals-
• Provide direct, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and other personal-care needs as assigned.
• Support individuals with household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, shopping, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Assist individuals in developing and maintaining daily routines and independent living skills.
• Support individuals in participating in community activities, appointments, recreational activities, social events, employment, education, and other meaningful activities.
• Encourage individuals to make choices and participate in decisions regarding their daily lives.
• Follow individualized service plans, behavioral support plans, health plans, and other applicable support documents.
• Provide medication assistance or administration when trained, authorized, and required by applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Monitor and communicate changes in an individual's physical, emotional, behavioral, or medical condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for responding to emergencies, medical concerns, behavioral incidents, and other situations affecting individual safety.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, rights, and dignity of the individuals supported.
• Use positive, respectful, and least-restrictive approaches when supporting individuals with challenging behaviors.
• Encourage positive relationships and meaningful connections with family members, friends, coworkers, and community members.
• Transport or accompany individuals to appointments and community activities when required and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming residential environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, families, case managers, healthcare professionals, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401k for part time and full time

Mental Health Day

Quarterly Raises based on performance

Potential for Bonuses

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Familiar with the Spanish Language?

Work Location: In person