Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time
Pathfinder·Wabash, Indiana
Pathfinder·Wabash, Indiana
Provide high-quality daily living support and individualized care to empower people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Facilitate community integration, administer medications, and advocate for the rights and autonomy of the individuals supported.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential in empowering individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives, contribute to their communities, and achieve greater independence. DSPs provide high-quality support across all areas of daily living and individualized care, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive.
Facilitate community integration and involvement, helping individuals build meaningful connections.
Administer medications, provide first aid, assist with medical appointments, and monitor health conditions, ensuring optimal well-being. Safeguard individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Utilize Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) and People First approaches to uphold and advocate for the rights, autonomy, and choices of individuals.
Collaborate with individuals to develop and implement customized support plans that build on strengths, choices, and capabilities, ensuring alignment with personal goals.
Maintain accurate, detailed documentation and respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals supported.
Build positive, collaborative relationships with individuals, colleagues, and other stakeholders, actively involving individuals in decision-making and supporting them in learning new skills across various settings.
Be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures, including fire and disaster planning.
Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.
& Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU!
Requirements: Preferred
Minimum of a high school diploma/GED. At least 18 years of age. Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation. Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities. Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed. Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record. Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language. Essential physical skills: be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance, and implement non-physical and approved physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed. Adequate vision, writing, and documentation skills to perform the essential functions of the job. Have respect, dignity, empathy, and compassion. Be honest, be trustworthy, honor confidentiality. Contribute to the mission and yourself. Be empowering - all people can make decisions that matter.
Market context
In Indiana, part-time Direct Support Professional roles often show steady demand because providers need dependable staff for daily support, transportation, and essential care coverage. These positions can be competitive when schedules are flexible and candidates already meet core requirements like being 18+, holding a high school diploma or GED, and having a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you can handle lifting up to 50 pounds and the listed care tasks before applying.
