Direct Support Professional
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNew Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, 47150, United States
About Volunteers of America Mid-States
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states, dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. Since our founding in 1896, the spirit of "volunteer" has defined our mission: anyone who serves others as a vocation through a commitment to a cause. Today, we are staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to build thriving communities.
Our work includes providing housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors; offering care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities; delivering healing accountability through restorative justice; and providing free HIV testing and education. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are core reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA.
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional in the Indiana Developmental Disabilities Services program, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Your primary focus is providing direct care, training, and assistance in various aspects of daily living, self-care, leisure, and recreational activities. You will also support developmental training, prevocational, and vocational goals while upholding the rights of every consumer you serve.
In this role, you will interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, utilizing effective techniques to reinforce positive behaviors. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring comfort and safety, ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met, and assisting with community integration by accompanying individuals to social activities. You will also help maintain a safe and clean living environment through general housekeeping, meal preparation, and routine maintenance tasks.
Our Culture and Benefits
VOA is committed to a healthy work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a Flexible Spending Account and Health Spending Account. Additional perks include short-term disability, MetLife legal plans, financial wellbeing resources, and a company-paid life insurance policy. We also offer a 403b retirement plan with company fund matching and employee discounts.
Our culture is built on a foundation of service and integrity. We have established several committees to foster our values, including the Work Culture Commitment, Justice, Integrity, Compassion, and Retention Committees. We invest in your growth through the VOA LEAD Program for leadership development, VOA University for staff development, and the VOA Academy for clinical training.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, 47150, United States
New Albany, Indiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor consumer comfort and safety while ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met
- check_circleProvide transportation and assist consumers with community integration for social activities
- check_circlePerform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties
- check_circleComplete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to maintain a neat environment
- check_circleInteract with consumers in an emotionally supportive manner and reinforce positive behaviors
- check_circleParticipate in ongoing training programs and attend mandatory staff meetings
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma or GED preferred
- verifiedAbility to read, write, and understand English
Nice to Have
High School diploma or general equivalency diploma
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circleFlexible Spending Account and Health Spending Accountcheck_circleShort Term Disability and Legal Planscheck_circleCompany-paid Life Insurance403b retirement plan with company fund matching
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred, or commensurate skills.
Frequently asked questions about Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States
What does a Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States do?expand_more
In this Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States role, you will monitor consumer comfort and safety while ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met; provide transportation and assist consumers with community integration for social activities; perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties; and complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to maintain a neat environment.
What are the requirements for this Direct Support Professional role?expand_more
Volunteers of America Mid-States is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School diploma or GED preferred; and Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Where is the Direct Support Professional role at Volunteers of America Mid-States located?expand_more
Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States is based in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, 47150, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Direct Support Professional job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Volunteers of America Mid-States has listed this Direct Support Professional role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Direct Support Professional role?expand_more
Candidates for Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States should have mid level.
What education is required for Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma or GED preferred, or commensurate skills.
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Direct Support Professional at Volunteers of America Mid-States is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.