Direct Support Professional
Assisted IndependenceColumbus, Indiana, United States • Valparaiso, 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
This Direct Support Professional position (DSP) supports individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. The DSP acts as an advocate, helping individuals achieve their goals and provides training and support. The role includes meal preparation and light housekeeping, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a current driver's license.
Requirements
- Great people skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Reading comprehension
- Teamwork
- Interpretation
- Problem-solving
- Teaching
- Innovation
- Strategic thinking
- Hygiene support
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping