Direct Support Professional
Company: Easterseals Crossroads
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
Provide support to participants with Activities of Daily Living and
conducting group and individual activities.
Essential Functions:
Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide ongoing communication regarding progress of participant
toward goals as outlined in their PCISP.
Assist with and supervise ability specific recreational activities
for each participant.
Assist with activity planning within the customized life skills
program.
Assist with and supervise personal care and other ADL's of
participants as needed.
Assist with meal or snack preparation, feeding and clean up as
needed.
Assist with ambulation of participant's as directed and support
physically impaired persons with good body mechanics.
Observe and report changes in participant's condition to the
Manager.
Maintain confidentiality, tactfully communication with
participants, families and public.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other
relevant training.
Assist in daily record keeping and documentation as assigned.
Practice environmental safety and sanitation.
Provide input and support to ADS management team.
Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community
activities.
Perform other duties as assigned, as needed to fulfill the mission
of the organization.
Education, Licenses, or Certifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Indiana Driver's License
Proof of Insurance
Experiencing working with individuals with disability
preferred.
Experience required:
Adequate reasoning, mathematical and language development acquired
by formal education.
Experience/comfort working with people with a variety of
abilities.
Competencies:
Knowledge
Ability to practice good public relations and effectively
communicate information and respond to questions in person, by
telephone or in written form.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information
of participants and staff.
Skill
Ability to manage physical and cognitive impairments of
participants.
Ability to physically assist participants, including pushing and
manipulating wheelchairs.
Ability
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to maintain patience and flexibility with people and work
schedules.
Ability to remain flexible, emotionally stable, accepting of
people, non-judgmental, non-prejudiced, and highly motivated.
Ability to show compassion and understanding concerning the needs
of disabled adults and their caregivers.
Ability to interact effectively, professionally and compassionately
with disabled adults and their families.
Working Hours: Flexibility in working hours dependent on client
needs and current census. Typically, 37.5 hrs/week between the
hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Easterseals Crossroads currently offers the following benefits to
eligible employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness
Short- and long-term disability provided by employer
403(b) Plan
Paid Vacation
Birthday Holidays
Basic Life/Accidental Death insurance provided by employer
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