Thank you for your interest in providing care to a loved one. At Embracing Abilities we know how important the care of your individual(s) are. This application is for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) that will work 1:1 with a consumer on the medicaid waiver. Please see below for position details.

Documentation & Requirements:

• A smart phone or device with cellular and/or internet service.
• An email address that is checked regularly as all communication will come via email.
• Notes are required to be submitted within 24 hours of the end of a shift.
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Auto Insurance Card
• Social Security Card/Passport or Other Approved Identify Verification Document
• Tuberculosis Screening (Negative)
• CPR/First Aid Card (Front and Back)- Must Be An IN PERSON Certification
• County Criminal History Record from each county of residence and or employment from the last 3 years.* (This can be obtained from the local Sheriff’s Department)
• State (Limited) Criminal History Report
• *The above requirements are required by the State of Indiana to provide direct support professional care per the IAC 460.

**DSPs are responsible for any fees associated with obtaining and maintaining the above requirements.

Training:

The Indiana Administrative Code 460 requires each Contractor/Caregiver to complete Annual In-Service Training.

The required in-service training includes, but is not limited to, the following subject matters:

•Respect and Dignity (Individual Rights, Prevention of Abuse and Neglect)

•PSCISP Training

•Communication Training

•Documentation

•Health Care Coordination (Medication Training)

•Universal Precautions

Embracing Abilities is proud to offer online training to our DSPs. DSPs are invited to our online training program once the initial required documentation are received and verified by our Human Resource department.

Compensation:

You will receive payments of $19.00 per hour for Respite (RSPO), Personal Assistant Care Services (PAC), and Residential Habilitation Services (RHS). 

Please Note: All notes must be submitted within 24 hours of services being provided AND within the appropriate pay week. If notes are submitted after the payroll cut off (Sundays) notes may not be billed to the state on time and may delay payment or not be paid to the DSP, this is at the discretion of Embracing Abilities, per state guidelines.