Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States • Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Posted October 7, 2025
Contract / Temporary
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 direct support professional role supports individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to improve their quality of life. The role focuses on advocating for individuals' needs, enabling them to achieve their goals, and providing a safe and supportive environment. Training and preparation are essential, with meal preparation and light housekeeping involvement.
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