Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States
Posted October 7, 2025
Part 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 direct support position supports individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to improve their quality of life, advocating for their needs and achieving their goals. The role involves supporting the individual in communication, and preparing for meetings/activities. Training and support is provided.
Requirements
- Great people skills
- Organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Reading comprehension
- Teamwork
- Interpretation
- Problem solving
- Teaching
- Innovating
- Strategic thinking
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Drivers license
- CPR certification
- Negative TB test within 60 days of hire
Benefits
- Training
- Support
- Meal preparation