Job description

Gateway Residential Services has the following positions available on the east side and west side of Indianapolis.

Full and Part Time available

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

• Follow the PCISP and BSP
• Actively engage with people throughout the day
• Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes
• Maintain records and documentation per established procedures

SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY

• Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights
• Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves
• Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns

COMMUNITY EQUITY

• Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities
• Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources
• Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports
• Provide transportation to community activities and appointments

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene
• Ensure a person’s home is clean and in good repair
• Assist with meal planning and preparation
• Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures
• Administer and document medications as prescribed
• Implement a person’s Risk Issue Protocols
• Assist with health and medical appointments
• Monitor and document health-related issues

FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION

• Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day
• Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors
• Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners

CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT

• Maintain compliance with training requirements
• Participate in quality improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds
• Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff:

460 IAC 6-14-5 Requirements for direct care staff

Sec. 5. All direct care staff working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:

(A) complete required forms and reports of visits; and

(B) follow oral or written instructions.

(3) Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual's ISP.

(4) Demonstrate willingness to accept supervision.

(5) Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals.

• If providing transportation to service participants, meet 460 IAC 6 requirements:

460 IAC 6-34-1 Valid driver's license required

Sec. 1. A provider of transportation services shall ensure that an individual is transported only by a person who has a valid Indiana:

(1) operator's license;

(2) chauffeur's license;

(3) public passenger chauffeur's license; or

(4) commercial driver's license;

issued to the person by the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles to drive the type of motor vehicle for which the license was issued.

460 IAC 6-34-2 Vehicle requirements

Sec. 2. A provider of transportation services shall ensure that an individual is transported only in a vehicle:

(1) maintained in good repair;

(2) properly registered with the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles; and

(3) insured as required under Indiana law.

• Current negative TB (Tuberculin test) as required by 460 IAC 6
• Acceptable background checks as required by 460 IAC 6 and Indiana DDRS policy

RELATIONSHIPS

This position works under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and has direct contact with people receiving services, their families, and community partners.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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