Working together to uplift others…
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positions
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$17.00 - $18.30 per hour (Experience, training, and willingness to accept additional responsibilities determine pay rate.)
Want to make a difference in someone's life? Apply today to join the team at Innovative Support Services as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!
ISS assists individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities in Ashland. Assistance is provided with all aspects of daily living skills and varies depending on the needs of each individual served. Hours available Monday - Friday on second and third shift as well as all shifts on weekends.
Experience working with developmental disabilities is not required, however, DSP applicants must:
- have a caring, positive attitude
- be 18 years of age or older
- have a high school diploma/GED
- pass random drug screensResponsibilities of the DSP include:
- Maintain quality of care and provide personal supports to individuals as outlined in each individual service plan;
- Assist with community activities including shopping, banking, and recreation;
- Supervise and record the administration of medications; and
- Facilitate transportation to appointments and community activities.
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What we do
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Supporting individuals with disabilities
Our mission is to provide support to individuals with disabilities in a manner that allows them to feel safe and loved at all times in our care in order that they may build trusting, meaningful relationships while leading fulfilling, healthy lives and pursuing their dreams.
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Supporting each other
ISS believes that it has a responsibility to lift up those who are most vulnerable among us to facilitate their fullest level of personal satisfaction and spiritual well-being. We show this same level of respect and gentleness toward one another as members of a united team working together with a common purpose.
Who we are...
Who we are...
ISS is a community of gentle caregivers whose approach is based on the guidelines of Gentle Teaching. It is our belief that all people are to be treated with gentleness, respect, dignity, and compassion.
Serving with care since 1995
ISS was formed to provide support care to individuals with developmental disabilities. The basic philosophy continues today, providing care to individuals that allow each to maintain their dignity and personal respect as a human being.
ISS has always been an innovator in the field of developmental disabilities. This innovation includes utilizing the internet communication tool as a valued part of the administration of this organization and using innovative ways to deal with change. Dealing with change includes collaboration with other providers and county boards to assist with the new medication administration training rule, assisting county boards to provide emergency respite services, supported employment service provision, and collaboration working with county boards to provide positive service coordination.
Our team
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![Taylor and Austie]()
Taylor Carter (left) & Austie Wright (right)
Sandusky County Director and Manager
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![Dawn, Jessica, and Mindi]()
Dawn Roether, Jessica Warnimont, & Mindi Stephens (left to right)
Putnam County Director and Managers
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Deb Brause, Olivia Reinhart, Marlene Mason, & Vickie Conley (left to right)
Kansas Office Administrative Team