Direct Support Professional Job at Paladin, LaPorte County, IN

djB2bFNscEJZOUhtcFZOMWZDYng3aGJW
  • Paladin
  • LaPorte County, IN

Job Description

Direct Support Professional Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in an individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s).

Direct Support Professional Requirements:
  • Compassion and concern for the well-being of persons with disabilities.
  • Must adhere to all necessary safety requirements.
  • Responsible for the safety of all staff and clients (participants) under your supervision.
  • Understands the need for maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • May pursue grant opportunities and/or special projects.
  • May be asked to serve on various agency committees
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • One to two years experience in social services, special education, nurse's aide, and/or working with people with disabilities preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff
  • Ability to work with minimul supervision
  • Works great in teams and can be considered a mentor
  • Basic math skills are required
  • Excellent multitasker

Direct Support Professional Benefits:  

  • PTO paid time off  
  • 403B
  • Medical. Vision and Dental Insurance

PIf21fa0ef9591-30492-34326172

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Lumifi Cyber

L2 Security Analyst Job at Lumifi Cyber

 ...L2 Security Analyst Full-Time, Exempt We are looking for a Senior Security Analyst (L2) to join the Lumifi Cyber SOC team. Senior Security...  ...network and host data within customer environments Mentor junior analysts Required Qualifications Ability to analyze... 

Serenity Home Healthcare Inc

Field Supervisor - Bilingual Arabic/English Job at Serenity Home Healthcare Inc

 ...skills. Has excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability in time management skills. Responsibilities ~ Calls new clients to...  ...Bilingual - Arabic/English Speaking (Required) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: ~401(k)~40... 

LaSalle Network

Retail Certified Pharmacy Technician Job at LaSalle Network

 ...obtaining prior authorizations, maintaining files and investigating errors in submissions Engage in cross-training in remote dispensaries and other specialized areas within the Aurora Pharmacy network Retail Certified Pharmacy Technician Requirements: ~1+ year... 

Get It Recruit - Administrative

Background Field Investigator - Entry Level - Remote | WFH Job at Get It Recruit - Administrative

Are you ready to elevate your career in the investigations industry? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Background Field Investigators. This is a fully remote position, based from your home, offering the flexibility of both full-time... 

THE FULLINGTON AUTO BUS COMPANY

Motor Coach Driver Job at THE FULLINGTON AUTO BUS COMPANY

 ...required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other...  ...Qualifications: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License. Class A or B with a passenger endorsement Air Brake test for the...