Company: PathfinderJob Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)Category: Disability ServicesLocation: Plymouth, Knox, Culver, INJob Type: Full-Time, Part-TimeStarting Pay: $16.00 per hour, with a $3.00 per hour shift differential for direct care shifts worked on Saturdays and SundaysJob Summary:Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential in empowering individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives, contribute to their communities, and achieve greater independence. DSPs provide high-quality support across all areas of daily living and individualized care, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive.Key Responsibilities:Daily Living Support: Teach and support essential skills such as personal care, meal preparation and planning, and daily living tasks to promote independence. This includes assistance with cooking, bathing, and other personal care needs.Community Engagement: Facilitate community integration and involvement, helping individuals build meaningful connections.Health and Safety: Administer medications, provide first aid, assist with medical appointments, and monitor health conditions, ensuring optimal well-being. Safeguard individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Advocacy and Rights: Utilize Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) and People First approaches to uphold and advocate for the rights, autonomy, and choices of individuals.Individualized Support Plans: Collaborate with individuals to develop and implement customized support plans that build on strengths, choices, and capabilities, ensuring alignment with personal goals.Documentation and Privacy: Maintain accurate, detailed documentation and respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals supported.Collaboration and Communication: Build positive, collaborative relationships with individuals, colleagues, and other stakeholders, actively involving individuals in decision-making and supporting them in learning new skills across various settings.Emergency and Safety Compliance: Be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures, including fire and disaster planning.Pathfinder's mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability. Benefits: (if applicable)
- Competitive pay and paid training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD
- 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%
Pathfinder Perks - We Care About YOU:
- Virgin Pulse Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employees
- Employer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActiv
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household members
- Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic - provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Person Center Thinking Training
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- YMCA Discount
Pathfinder Values: People First - Integrity - Contribution - Growth - Empowerment RequirementsPreferred Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and teaching skills.
- Valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
- Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
- Be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance.
- Implement non-physical and approved physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed.
- Shall have adequate vision, writing, and documentation skills to perform the job's essential functions.