Direct Support Professional (DSP) - ASL Proficiency

Description

Job Posting: Direct Support Professional with ASL Proficiency

Salary: $16.50/hour

Posting Date: April 16, 2025

Best Consideration Date: April 30, 2025

Offer Date: April 29, 2025

Start Date: May 5, 2025

Location: Marion, IN

Who We Are:

At Carey Services, we are committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives. Through our community-based services, we strive to enhance the quality of life for those we serve by providing supportive environments and fostering growth in their personal and social development. We believe in creating inclusive communities where everyone is valued, respected, and able to contribute.

What We’re Looking For:

 This full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is dedicated to supporting individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. If you are fluent or semi-fluent in ASL and are looking for a meaningful role, this could be the opportunity for you. While ASL certification is not required, semi-fluent or fluent ASL skills are essential for success in this role. 

As a DSP, You’ll Spend Your Days:

• Daily Living Support: Assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, and specialized medical care.
• ASL Proficiency:  Communicating using ASL to assist with personal goals and engagement 
• Relationship Building: Developing trusting relationships with individuals served.
• Community Outings: Accompanying individuals on outings, helping them engage with the community.
• Life Skills Development: Crafts, games, exercise, and more.
• Transportation: Transporting individuals to and from facilities in compliance with safety regulations.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining timely and accurate records for billing, notes, and other documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive Wages & Paid Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid Weekly
• PTO with Vesting
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Why Work With Us:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Competitive Wages, Career Growth Opportunities, Paid Training, Weekly Pay, PTO with Vesting, Paid Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match, Tuition Assistance Program, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a supportive, community-centered workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Hiring Timeline:

• Application and Initial Review Period: April 16-23, 2025
• Phone Assessments: April 21-25, 2025
• Interviews: April 23-April 28, 2025
• Estimated Offer Date: April 29, 2025
• Estimated Start Date: May 5, 2025

A DSP provides direct support, instruction, and assistance to persons with disabilities (I/DD) living in the community. Health and safety, community inclusion, and daily living skills are just a few of the exciting aspects of the job!

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred
2. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus, but not a requirement. 
3. As required by specific job requirements, must know first aid/health/safety measures, or build an acceptable competence level by post-hire training.
4. Valid Driver's License
5. Must be able to meet agency insurability requirements
6. Must be able to bend, stoop, or stand for long periods of time. Must also be able to assistance in lifting or transferring individuals to and from wheelchairs. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc. Must be able to follow all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise.