Direct Support Professional
Job in
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46205, USA
Listing for:
Tangram
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Community Health, Health Promotion
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type
Part-time
Description
POSITION PROFILE- Enthusiastically embraces and promotes the mission and values of the organization through all actions
- Actively engages in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment specific to each client
- Discovers and fosters activities that promote a meaningful day
- Initiates effective communication with all team members
- Completes all documentation in a professional, accurate and timely manner that meets all agency standards
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConsumer ServiceResponsible for understanding and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISP). ISPs may include, but are not limited to teaching, assisting, facilitating and building on the individual strengths in the areas of :Meal planning and food preparation,Shopping for groceries, clothing, personal necessities,budgeting and bill payment,housing keeping and laundry,personal hygiene,recreation,socialization,health and safety,self-advocacyemployment.Responsible for understanding and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSP) if applicable.Responsible for understanding and implementing all medical High Risk Plans (HRP) if applicable.Responsible for providing consumers with opportunities to make informed and thoughtful choices throughout their day.Responsible for teaching consumers how to appropriately advocate for themselves.Responsible for assisting consumers in being an active member of their community through participation in activities of their choice.Assists consumers in the development of meaningful connections by acting as a "bridge builder" to establish greater ties to the community and to support the development of friendships.Encourages and assists the consumers as needed in maintaining communication with parents, family and friends.Engages the consumer throughout the day, whether through participation in activities or in discussions regarding areas of interest, desires or goals.Responsible for teaching consumers to utilize community transportation services or if needed, provide transportation using personal and agency vehicles. (Must maintain drivers insurability as outlined in Minimum Job Qualifications).Responsible for lifting and transferring consumers as necessary. (Must maintain ability to perform job as outlined in Minimum Job Qualifications under working conditions).Consumer Health and SafetyAs indicated by the ISP, staff are responsible for:Assisting consumers with their personal care needs,Insuring the consumer's home meets general housekeeping standards - clean, sanitary living environment,Monitoring medications and/or administering medications as prescribed by the consumer's health care provider and in compliance with medication administration standards,Assist consumers with scheduling and attending medical appointments, medical treatments, and therapies.Work with other staff members to insure a safe and healthy environment for the consumers, including but not limited to:Monitoring the home environment for safety hazards and insuring general safety precautions are in place (for example, batteries in smoke detectors checked),Providing training for emergencies, including how to respond to fire, gas, severe weather or other emergencies,Insuring emergency phone numbers are posted and are current and accurate.Responsible for monitoring consumers' general health, noting any changes in health status, communicating critical health changes directly to the program manager,Responsible for handling any emergencies or crisis according to protocol until emergency personnel arrive on the scene.Responsible for alerting manager of any health/safety concerns or crisis.Program Support and DevelopmentParticipate in the Person Centered Planning Process, consumer team meetings, staff meetings, training sessions and annual case conferences as requested or assigned.Responsible for identifying potential barriers to community involvement, including but not limited to environmental, attitudinal and economic barriers.Responsible for identifying community resources which could enhance the individuals' quality of life and which could help meet the goals of the consumer.Responsible for…
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