Direct Support Professional

Job Details

Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.25 - $16.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category:
Health Care

This is a fantastic position for anyone interested in working in the health care or social work fields. We welcome current or former Caregivers, CNAs, and DSPs as well as caring individuals without previous, formal experience. We promote from within and many of our administrators, directors, and managers started with AID in entry level positions!

Full Time Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes.

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance plus 401K match
• Referral bonuses, Employee of the month ($100), and House of the month ($75 per person) bonuses for all staff
• Shift bonus of $0.50/hour for shifts worked Friday 6pm – Sunday 11:59pm

You must be willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts and alternating weekends.

All training and certification are provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. Pay is $16.25 per hour.

We have offices in Fort Wayne and Muncie, but provide services to individuals throughout Indiana. Available positions vary based on location. As a DSP you would be working in an assisted living residential home, but may be required to transport a client or go with them to an activity in the community.

AID of Indiana is committed to excellence in all services provided, is locally owned and operated out of our Fort Wayne HQ, and we value and help our employees by hiring from within when possible. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to the individuals we serve and place a high value on the well-being of our employees. We believe that effectively providing the highest quality of care requires employing compassionate people who are shown appreciation and are supported in a positive environment.

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• Drivers License
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate or Passport
• County Background Check

• Compassionate, reliable, and able to work independently
• Assist with house cleaning, meal prep, and community activities
• Teach life skills, follow treatment plans, and promote self‑advocacy
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Provide assistance with ADLs (bathing, dressing, hygiene tasks); if not willing, consider a Community Engagement position