Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States
Posted October 7, 2025
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
This position is for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The DSP will act as an advocate, provide support to communicate needs, and help achieve goals. Training, preparation, and support are offered, and the role requires adaptability and a commitment to serving individuals.
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
- Physical ability to lift and support individuals
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Updated vehicle insurance and registration
- CPR certification (or offer)
- Negative TB test within 60 days of hire