Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States • Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Posted October 22, 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
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to live a quality life, promoting health, safety, and well-being. They will act as advocates, helping individuals communicate their needs and achieve their goals. Training and preparation are provided during the initial support period.
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
- Lift and support individuals with hygiene needs
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping