Job detail
Direct Support Professional-Residential Services LaPorte County
PALADIN INC
OTHER
Posted 12/18/2025
Location
Michigan City, Indiana
Core responsibilities
The direct support professional is responsible for attending to personal health care needs and assisting individuals with disabilities in learning and maintaining independent functioning skills. This includes planning and implementing daily schedules, providing supervision, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with one to two years of experience in social services or working with people with disabilities. Candidates should possess good communication skills, basic knowledge of disabilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
high schoolTeamworkHousekeepingMath SkillsCompassionTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingCrisis InterventionBehavior ManagementEmergency ResponseTransportationClient SupervisionHealth and SafetyCommunity InvolvementPublic RelationsPersonal CareCurriculum Planning