Direct Support Professional-1st Shift in Jasper, Indiana at SIRS INC

Assisting individuals to achieve THEIR best life is what we do, and we'd like you to join us!

ESSENTIAL DSP/Direct Support JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Direct Support Professional, you support the individuals receiving services from SIRS to...

• Achieve goals the individual selects.
• Achieve as much independence as possible.
• Feel supported in daily living to create a safe & healthy life.
• Make each day the BEST day.
• Depending on position, this could include assisting individuals with activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring while encouraging the individual to perform as much self-care as possible. Understanding and utilizing adaptive equipment including wheelchairs and belts/locks, Hoyer lifts, etc. and be able to securely load and unload clients’. (Note: Not applicable to all positions.)
• Driving individuals to daily appointments, work, day programs, recreation events, and stores as needed.
• Completing medication records and counts.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for individual(s). Performing general housekeeping and teaching/supporting individual(s) to perform housekeeping.
• Completes all trainings including new hire, on the job and annual trainings within the designated timeframe.
• Understands and follows proper physical safety and emergency protocols.
• Completes all documentation accurately and timely.

Qualifications:

• The minimum age requirement is 18 years.
• Valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass a drug screen and comprehensive background check.

Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid - provided.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp the equivalent of a 12 oz. can.
• Must have reliable transportation and current vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to travel within the community.

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 10am-6pm

Interested? Apply now!
SIRS, Inc. is a qualifying organization under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.