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Direct Support Professional

@ Wabash Center
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Lafayette, Indiana, United States
$15/hrOnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Responsibilities:Providing care, Training life skills, Supporting independence
Requirements Summary:Provide hands-on care, life skills training, and community support; HS diploma required with 2+ years caregiving preferred; valid driver’s license; pass background check.
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Description

Make a career out of making a difference.

 

Wabash Center is a trusted provider of disability services and community-based support. We help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live independent and meaningful lives.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in caregiving, healthcare, or human services, this is your opportunity to join a mission-driven team.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide hands-on care, life skills training, and community support.

 

Choose Your Impact Area

 

Adult Services DSP

  • Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Support individuals in Supported Living homes
  • Help build life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and household tasks
  • Provide transportation to appointments and community activities
  • Administer medications and monitor health needs
  • Promote independence and self-advocacy

 

Youth Services DSP

  • Support IEP and individualized service plan goals
  • Assist with structured learning and daily activities
  • Encourage social development and peer interaction
  • Support behavior plans and skill-building strategies
  • Maintain a safe and engaging environment

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Compassionate and dependable individuals
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Experience in caregiving or related fields preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass background screening
  • Strong communication skills

 

Benefits & Perks

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Supported Living DSPs
  • Paid training and development
  • Full benefits package (30+ hours)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Career advancement opportunities

 

Shift Premiums

  • Evening: +$2.00/hour
  • Overnight: +$2.00/hour
  • Weekend: +$3.00/hour

 

Schedule

  • Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
  • Afterschool Youth Services (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN roles available

 

Join a team where your work has purpose and impact every day.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Experience in caregiving, direct care, home health, behavioral health, or disability services preferred

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

  • Ability to pass background screening

  • Strong communication and documentation skills