Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States • Valparaiso, 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
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in achieving their quality of life by advocating for their needs and setting goals. Training, preparation, and ongoing support are provided to ensure success.
Requirements
- Great people skills
- Organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Reading comprehension
- Teamwork
- Interpretation
- Problem solving
- Teaching
- Innovating
- Strategic thinking
- Physical strength to support individuals