Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) New Castle

Full Time, Part Time and PRN Positions Available on all Shifts *Must be Available to Work Every Other Weekend*

Indiana MENTOR is seeking Direct Support ProfessionalsDuties will include:

• Provide training, assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community and social integration, medication administration, and/or job skills development.
• Ensure goals are met.
• May coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as housekeeping and meal preparation according to state requirements.
• Provide transportation for individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments including operating vans and/or mini vans as required.
• Maintain current progress and service notes.
• Completes and submits required documentation to direct supervisor in accordance with any applicable policies and deadlines.
• Provide direct supervisor with verbal feedback and data relevant to the individual’s services, Service Plan or administrative policy.
• Attend training and other meetings as required.
• Provide emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• Report incidents of maltreatment, medical and behavioral concerns in accordance with MENTOR policy.
• Maintain confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with The MENTOR Network policy
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Benefits for full time staff:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending
• Short Term Disability

Benefits for all staff:

• Paid training both at hire and throughout your employment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Through the partnership with The MENTOR Network, there are advancement opportunities both locally and nationally.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Vehicle insurance
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

EOE/AAE