Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Job overview

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) is an onsite, full-time role in Bedford, IN, with starting pay of $17 per hour. Supportive Community Innovations provides behavioral health, disability, and community-based services to people with autism, developmental disabilities, and other behavioral or mental health needs. The professional provides individualized support in clients’ homes and community settings, helping people build daily living, communication, social, and community participation skills. The role supports personal goals, safety, and greater independence through person-centered assistance and coordination with families and clinical teams.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one support in homes and community settings
• teach independent living, communication, social, and community participation skills
• follow behavior support plans
• assist with routines and personal goals
• accompany or transport clients to activities, appointments, errands, and outings
• document services
• communicate with clients, families, supervisors, and clinical staff
• follow safety, confidentiality, and incident-reporting procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

caregiver

disability services

autism support

independent living

community-based support

bedford in

supportive community innovations

$17 per hour

full-time

training provided

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work travel
• health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• life insurance and disability options
• 401(k) or Roth plan with employer contribution
• profit sharing
• training, development, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

No prior disability-services or applied behavior analysis experience is required; training and ongoing support are provided. Availability may include days, evenings, and weekends.

About the employer

Supportive Community Innovations- is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.