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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, Indiana

About this job

Care Giver( Job Number: 1400010P) Primary Location United States-IN-INMerrillville
Description

By joining our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will work with individuals and their treatment teams to restore and retain basic mental health functioning, independent living and community skills. Our goal is to help individuals assess and modify their program behaviors. Alternatives to the behavior are identified with the assistance of the individuals and their teams. Behavior modification programming is then developed as part of the individual treatment plans. Additional responsibilities may be providing assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal cares. DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in their community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Valid vehicle Insurance
  • Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
  • Previous experience is not necessary

Indiana MENTOR offers a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, etc

We also support the non-traditional benefits of:

  • Offering flexible hours
  • Opportunities for advancement ; one of the largest national networks of human service providers
  • Family-oriented
  • Training structure and support
  • Jumpstarting career in psychology, counseling, nursing, or the mental health field
  • Enriching lives
  • Mileage reimbursement

The mission of The MENTOR Network is to offer adults, children, and their families innovative, quality services and supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual or behavioral challenges they face.

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EOE/AAE