Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States
Posted October 22, 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
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) will support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in improving their quality of life. This role involves advocating for individuals, providing support, and assisting in communication of needs to achieve goals. Training and preparation for success are part of the process.
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
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- CPR certification