Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States
Posted September 17, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Assisted Independence is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides direct support professionals to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, promoting health, safety, and well-being while advocating for their needs and helping them achieve personal goals.
Job Description
The company is seeking compassionate individuals to work as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Columbus, IN. DSPs support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to improve their health, safety, and well-being by advocating for their needs and helping them achieve their goals. The role involves providing meals and light housekeeping, as well as facilitating communication and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Great people skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Reading comprehension
- Teamwork
- Interpretation
- Problem-solving
- Teaching
- Innovation
- Strategic thinking
- Dietary and hygiene support (lifting, assisting with toileting, etc.)