Gateway Residential Services is hiring for Direct Support Professionals in the Indianapolis area.  Current available positions include:

7am-7pm (7 on, 7 off) - Female Home 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide person-centered services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in their own homes in the community. DSPs play a vital role in helping people live a meaningful and purposeful life in the direction of their choice. DSPs actively teach, coach, mentor, and encourage people to embrace and increase their independence and meet their personal goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

• Follow the PCISP and BSP
• Actively engage with people throughout the day
• Provide daily support to people to make progress on their PCISP outcomes   
• Maintain records and documentation per established procedures 

SELF-DETERMINATION AND ADVOCACY

• Provide daily support to people to understand and exercise their rights
• Provide daily support to people to make choices for themselves
• Provide daily support to people to voice opinions and concerns

COMMUNITY EQUITY

• Assist people with planning and participating in meaningful activities
• Provide daily support to people to explore community interests, activities, and resources
• Provide daily support to people to develop friendships, relationships, and natural supports
• Provide transportation to community activities and appointments 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Provide daily support as needed for personal care and hygiene
• Ensure a person’s home is clean and in good repair
• Assist with meal planning and preparation 
• Report incidents timely and accurately per established procedures
• Administer and document medications as prescribed
• Implement a person’s Risk Issue Protocols
• Assist with health and medical appointments
• Monitor and document health-related issues

FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION

• Use flexible and creative approaches to keep people engaged throughout the day
• Communicate issues timely with Gateway supervisors
• Maintain professional interactions with internal and external partners

CONTINUOUS AGENCY IMPROVEMENT

• Maintain compliance with training requirements
• Participate in quality improvement activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to work a diverse schedule based on the needs and preferences of the people we support
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing at least 75 pounds
• Meets 460 IAC 6 minimum qualifications for a direct care staff: