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Direct Support Aide, Therapeutic Shelter, NWI

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Munster, IN
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    July 8, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 7, 2026
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $10 - $14 / hour
    based on experience
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Mental Health, Volunteering

    Description

    Ideal candidate should have experience working in the healthcare or allied field with good team work skills and communication abilities. The shelter is a house setting with three bedrooms and six adult females some with small kids.

    Responsibilities include;

    1 Creating activities with residents that are educational and fun

    2 Having good listening skills without crossing boundaries and trying to do counseling

    3 Maintaining schedules and accompanying to appointments

    4 Building rapport with residents, room checks, chores checks, and bag checks.

    5 Ensure all house rules are followed

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Articulate and excellent communication skills required

    Emotional maturity also required

    Older retired women and students may apply

    Location

    On-site
    9335 Calumet Ave suite d, Munster, IN 46321, USA
    Suite D

    How to Apply

    Flexible hours and must be willing to work evenings. If weekends are possible that is excellent as well.

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