569 Direct Support jobs in Westville,IN

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Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants ($750/Week)

Apex Focus Group - Westville, IN

Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants ($750/Week)

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Direct Support Professional- Day Service Lake County

Paladin

Michigan City, IN 46360

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills.
Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.
Must transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities.
May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date.
Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company.
Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license.
May be required to work at multiple locations.
Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan.
Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served.
Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers.
Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help.
Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met.
May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program.
Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information).
Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served.
Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary.
Shall perform any other job related function as assigned.
May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program.
May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth.
Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification.
Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use.
May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required.
Provide structured activities when paid work is not available.
Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment.
Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans.
May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding.
Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan.
Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use.
Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items.
Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment.
Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition.
Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan
Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab.
Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments.
May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth.
May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding.
Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor.
Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary.
Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities.
May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming.
Knowledge and Skills: Good public relations and communication skills.
Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs.
Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning.
Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities.
Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record.
Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin.
Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events.
Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands.
Basic math skills.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to two years' experience in social services, special education, nurse's aide, and/or working with people with disabilities preferred.
Compassion and concern for the well-being of persons with disabilities.
Must adhere to all necessary safety requirements.
Responsible for the safety of all staff and clients (participants) under your supervision.
Understands the need for maintaining professionalism at all times.
May pursue grant opportunities and/or special projects.
May be asked to serve on various agency committees.
Must have a working cell phone.

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Direct Support Professional

Sevita

Valparaiso, IN 46385

~ 24 min Onsite

Must be 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of computers
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey; however, in the event the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver's license in good standing for the state in which they live.
At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required
All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.
Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Pizza Hut

Demotte, IN 46310

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Direct Support Professional- Residential Services Lake County

Paladin

Michigan City, IN 46360

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to two years' experience in social services, special education, nurse's aide, and/or working with people with disabilities preferred
Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record.
Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin.
Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs.
Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel.
Ability to twist, push, or pull.
Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention.
Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas.
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
Sitting to write records and in meetings.
Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate.
Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas.
Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP)

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Demotte, IN 46310

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Uber

North Liberty, IN 46554

Flexible Schedule

21 years old or older
A 4-door vehicle
A valid U.S. driver's license and vehicle insurance
At least one year of driving experience in the U.S. (3 years if you're under 23 years old)

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Walkerton, IN 46574

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Healthcare Support

Valparaiso, IN 46385

$2,527/wk

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Lead Food Services Team Member

Pilot Company

Hebron, IN 46341

$13.15-$19.18/hr

~ 31 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Lead Food Services Team Member
The purpose of this job is to provide operational support to the restaurant management team
Position will supervise restaurant activities during non-peak service hours and other hours as needed
Maintains Brand and PTC restaurant operational standards
Executes shift plan
Follows up assigned tasks
Assists management team
Works hourly positions
Monitors food prep and register procedures and cash handling policies and processes
Accountable for hospitality and Speed of Service (SOS) goals at all times according to Brand and PTC Hospitality standards
Provides direction to team members during shift
Ensures restaurant cleaning processes and methods are followed
Monitors labor usage and break policy according to Blue Cube
Adheres to restaurant plans/objectives as set by Restaurant General Manager
Assists with training and cross training of team members as directed
Adheres to all Brand and PTC processes and policies
Monitors register procedures and cash handling policies and processes
Maintains safe working conditions by following all safety and security policies and processes
Ensures all team members are adhering to Brand and PTC's dress code standards
Follows all Brand maintenance processes and methods
Advises Restaurant General Manager as to performance/discipline problems
Ensures acceptable execution of suggestive selling, product, food safety and cleanliness standards
Ensures compliance of Brand and PTC marketing and ensures products are available and fresh
Other duties as assigned by management