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Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Service Opportunities - Participant Assistance and Care Provider, Respite, Day Habilitation, Individual Provider, PAC - Career Exploration and Placement

Reports To: HCSP Coordinator
Position Type: Independent Contractor

Pay: Hourly/Bi-Weekly - $22.50 per hour

Location: In-Home / Community-Based in Bloomington, Indiana

Preferred Availability: evening hours, weekends, overnights

Company

Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC ("Achieve") was built for working families—and for professionals who value flexibility and collaboration. Our team delivers therapy on schedules that work for families, partners closely with parents, and provides practical, real-world support shaped by lived experience. At Achieve, your work fits into real life and makes a meaningful impact.

Overview

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) contracted with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC provide individualized, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services may include Participant Assistance and Care (PAC), Respite, Day Habilitation - Individual Provider services, and PAC–Career Exploration and Placement.

Contractors support individuals in building independence through assistance with daily living activities, skill development, and meaningful community involvement. This role is well suited for professionals who value flexible scheduling, enjoy working independently, and can collaborate with a team when needed. DSPs often find this work especially rewarding due to the direct, positive impact they have on the lives of the individuals they serve.

DSPs provide services under an independent contractor agreement and are not employees of Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC. Achieve shall not provide insurance coverage of any kind for the benefit of the Contractor, including but not limited to Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, or other insurance.

Services

Participant Assistant Care Provider (PAC) plays a key role in delivering direct support and assistance to participants with disabilities, chronic conditions, or special needs. Under the supervision of the HCSP Coordinator, the PAC helps individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and a high quality of life. The PAC provides compassionate, respectful care while adhering to the individual's personalized care plan and ensuring safety.

The Respite Provider offers temporary relief to primary caregivers of individuals with disabilities by supervising and engaging participants in a safe, supportive environment. Responsibilities include ensuring the participant’s safety and comfort during caregiver absences, engaging in appropriate recreational or calming activities, following all dietary, medication, and behavior support protocols as outlined, and accurately submitting required documentation for services provided.

Day Habilitation – Individual Provider services support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by facilitating day programming focused on building social skills, increasing independence, and promoting meaningful community engagement. Responsibilities include leading skill-building and recreational activities within the community, encouraging inclusion and independent living skills, documenting attendance, goals, and progress, and ensuring participants’ health and safety during all outings and activities.

PAC–Career Exploration and Placement services support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exploring employment interests and developing the skills needed for meaningful work. This service focuses on identifying strengths, career preferences, and vocational goals while providing hands-on guidance in job readiness, workplace behavior, and community-based employment opportunities. Providers assist participants in building confidence, increasing independence, and preparing for successful participation in the workforce through individualized, goal-driven support.

RHS - Residential Habilitation Services offer person-centered support to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities within their home environment. This role focuses on supporting daily living skills, independence, health and safety, and meaningful community engagement in alignment with each individual’s Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP).

As a contractor with Achieve Behavior Alliance Plus, LLC, our Coordinator will present clients within your service area for you to select. You then have the flexibility to determine your own client load, choose client locations, set your schedule, and accept the services you are able to provide at those times. Depending on your background and training, you may have the opportunity to provide multiple types of services, allowing you to expand your skills, diversify your experience, and shape your work in a way that aligns with your professional goals.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered, direct care support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Assist with daily living activities including meal preparation, personal hygiene, mobility support, and independence-building tasks
• Follow each individual’s support plan to promote skill development, communication, and community participation
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment while protecting dignity and privacy
• Observe, document, and report changes in behavior, health, or well-being
• Complete accurate service documentation and session notes
• Communicate professionally with families, coordinators, and other providers
• Coordinate schedules directly with individuals and families
• Supervise and engage individuals during caregiver absences (service-specific)
• Facilitate social, recreational, and skill-building activities in home and community settings (service-specific)
• Support adults with meaningful daytime routines and community inclusion (service-specific)
• Assist individuals in exploring employment interests and developing job readiness and workplace skills (unique service-specific)
• Work independently while collaborating with a support team as needed
• Provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact
  

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professionalism, reliability, and independent problem-solving
• Ability to adapt to changing client needs Capacity to maintain accurate documentation
• Familiarity with EVV and electronic documentation
• Previous DSP or caregiving experience working children and/or adults

These skills support compassionate, effective care that promotes client independence, safety, and community inclusion.

Physical Requirements

Contractors must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach
• Assist with transfers
• Provide support during showers or personal care
• Safely assist clients with limited mobility

Required Certifications

Must have valid certification or attain certification prior to providing services:

• Indiana DSP Core Certification (Achieve will assist with access to online course if not already completed)
• CPR & First Aid (initial certification fee covered by Achieve; renewal fees incurred by Contractor; however Contractor sets up training - company, location, and appointment)
• Negative TB test (initial test fee covered by Achieve; renewal fees incurred by Contractor - Contractor makes arrangement for the testing.)
• Clean background check processed through C4 Operations (initial background check covered by Achieve; fees for renewals completed every 3 years incurred by Contracter); No findings on the OIG or SAM database (initial search at hiring and monthly services thereafter, cost covered by Achieve).
• HIPAA Course Completition

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from clients location
• Active Auto Insurance with Proper Coverage as recommended by an insurance agent (if position entials driving a client standard auto insurance may simply not be enought)
• Clean background check
• Must not be excluded from receiving federal payments for providing healthcare services and consent to searches of the Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities database at start of Contract and monthly
• Must not be excluded from federal healthcare programs and consent to searches of System for Award Management (SAM)· Ability to obtain required certifications at start of contract or monthly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Access to electronic devices with access to internet
• Prior DSP (in any or all service categories), caregiving experience, or other related experience
• Experience working with individuals (children and/or adults) with developmental, intelluctual disabilities, or Autism
• Familiarity with EVV and digital documentation for cargiving notes
• Additional training in disability support or healthcare fields preferred
• Experience in fields with similiar features preferred
• Enjoy working with children or teenagers

If you’re passionate about helping others, want to grow your skills, and value a rewarding, impactful career, we encourage you to contract with us and become part of our mission to empower individuals and families every day.