Job Description

DSPs start at $12/hr. and earn $.50 pay increase at 3mo, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, and 2yr. In addition to great PTO, we also offer employees the ability to get paid daily through PayActiv service! T.C. Harris is 100% employee-owned!

Our students have many needs that brought them to us. Your work will help them live their best lives in a supportive environment — all while carving a career path for yourself. We ensure people with challenging special needs and those who serve them have the support they need to thrive.

You will:

• Be a part of a close-knit team that provides therapeutic and educational services to kids and teens with severe developmental disabilities and emotional disturbances.


• Supervise students in their daily living activities.


• Ensure students and your peers have the support they need to thrive.

At T.C. Harris, an ORP company, we want you to succeed. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our comprehensive training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and begin to build your career with us.

Find your place. Be part of something bigger.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the people you serve. You will be trained to use proper interventions and approaches while helping our students with their daily needs.

As a direct support professional, you will:

• Ensuring appropriate supervision of the students in the program.


• Maintaining the required ratio for coverage.


• Communicating information necessary for staff to maintain a consistent, therapeutic environment for the students.


• Completing other tasks and projects related to the operations of the program.


• and other documentation

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this job, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree in a human services field is preferred.


• Have a valid Indiana driver’s license


• Have demonstrated skill and/or potential in working directly with mentally handicapped and/or emotionally disturbed students


• Supervisory experience or training is a plus


• Be at least 21 years old

BENEFITS

• All full-time employees of T.C. Harris School are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:


• Paid training — your first month will consist of thorough training to prepare you for your new position


• Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life, and even pet insurance


• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account


• Paid time off — a new employee working 40 hours/week will earn about 168 hours of paid time off each year — more than four weeks.


• 401(k)


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan


• Student Loan Pay-down Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Free meals

OUR CULTURE

There’s more to T.C. Harris School than competitive pay and benefits. T.C. Harris School is part of ORP, a 100% employee-owned organization that transforms lives. We do this by offering residential, educational, vocational and day programs for people with special needs.

Each year, after your first year of employment with us, you will receive a part of your income in ORP stock, making you an employee-owner. This stock allocation is a company-funded benefit — no investment from employees is required. Yet, employee ownership goes beyond simply stock.

At ORP, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion


• Accountability


• Teamwork


• Openness


• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee-owner, you can expect transparency, respect, and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within T.C. Harris School or other ORP companies. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?

ORP has eight business units filled with people who are called to help children and adults with the most challenging special needs. From residential treatment to day schools, we have many opportunities to transform lives. To search ORP jobs at all of our businesses, visit (link removed)/careers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $12.00 to $13.00 /hour