Direct Support Professionals
Do you have a passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you looking for a rewarding career with a company that has a dynamic work culture? If the answer is yes, the direct support professional position at Meaningful Day Services could be job the you are looking for.
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Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with individuals with all types of developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /her community or the least restrictive environment.
DSPs assists an individual with a developmental disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for individuals with disabilities in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.
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Meaningful Day Services has proudly been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1994. We are currently seeking DSP supports in the following settings:
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Adult Day Supports Indianapolis
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Children’s Respite Supports;-Indianapolis and surrounding areas flexible daytime and evening hours
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Children’s After School Program- Brownsburg, IN, 2:30-600 pm weekdays
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Residential Supports- weekend and overnight hours available
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Benefits:
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PTO accrual (full time staff)
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Paid Holidays (full time staff)
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Education Reimbursement
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Medical, Vision, & Dental Options
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401K with company match
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Requirements:
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High School Diploma
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Reliable transportation
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Valid Indiana driver's license & auto insurance with $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury & liability limits
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Must be 18 or older
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In 2023, Meaningful Day Services will be receiving funding from a BDDS grant program and will use the proceeds to fund the following benefits for DSP staff in 2023:
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Two extra paid sick days which can also be used for family member illness.
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Additional pay each pay period based on the hours worked in the previous period.
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Stress management training which staff are paid to attend.