DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION

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We appreciate your interest in offering care to a cherished individual. At Embracing Abilities, we deeply understand the significance of the care your loved one deserves. This application is specifically for the role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP), responsible for providing personalized, one-on-one care to a consumer under the Medicaid Waiver. Please find detailed position information below and submit your application through the provided link. Thank you for considering joining our team dedicated to enriching lives through compassionate support.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Fill Out Online Application via Paylocity
Step 2: Prepare Documents For Virtual Onboarding
Step 3: Complete Virtual Training on Paylocity
Step 4: Receive Ready to Care Email and Begin Working

Documentation & Requirements:

The following documents will be required to submit for the virtual onboarding process:
  • A smartphone or device with cellular and/or internet service.
  • An email address that is checked regularly as all communication will come via email.
  • 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
  • Notes are required to be submitted within 24 hours of the end of a shift.
  • *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:

New Rates for 2025 coming soon! 

PAC Services:

  • $21.15/hr – Family (Legal Guardian, Parents, Legal Step-Parents, Grandparents)
  • $20.15/hr – All other caregivers
RSPO (Respite): $23.00/hr
RHS (Residential Habilitation Services): $20.50/hr
DHI (Day Hab Individual): $21.40/hr

The new rates will take effect in the pay period starting January 6th with the updated amounts appearing on the January 31st paycheck. 

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.