Direct Care Assistant Manager

Our Mission: We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Our Vision: Creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.

Role Description:

The Area Direct Care Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting Direct Care Providers (DCPs) and coordinating services for families in the area of Hamilton County. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care and support, overseeing administrative tasks, and contributing to outreach and recruitment efforts.

This is a hybrid role, with approximately 75% remote work and 25% travel within the designated region to attend family team meetings, trainings, staff meetings, etc.

The Area Direct Care Assistant Manager will be responsible for multiple objectives for ASI, which include, but are not limited to:

1. Waiver Services – 70%

• Attend required family meetings for participants in person at family home or chosen locations.
• Coordinate services for new and existing participants via communication with families, case managers, DCPs, and other team members.
• Ensure DCPs have resources and training to ensure continuous quality services for all participants.
• Oversee staff and participant hours.

2. Administration/Supervision – 15%

• Update and manage reports.
• Act as liaison between families and case managers regarding ASI direct care services.

3. Outreach – 15%

• Work with ASI staff to ensure events and training are accessible and inclusive for local families.
• Assist with promoting ASI events and trainings.
• Support internal and external partnerships by attending events, serving on boards and committees, and networking as needed.

Qualities

• Empathy and Compassion: An understanding and respect for individuals on the Autism spectrum and their families with a commitment to fostering and inclusive and supportive environment.
• Flexibility: An ability to attend family meetings at various times in various locations within region/assigned county/counties.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and appreciation for cultural, socio-economic, and individual diversity, and the ability to interact effectively with families from different backgrounds.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: An ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and respectfully to participants, families, colleagues, and others.
• Organization: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Competence in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous experience in direct care services, case management, or a related field, particularly within the autism or developmental disabilities community is preferred

The Autism Society of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be a construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Reports to: Central Direct Care Manager

Supervisory Role: This position does not require supervision of others

Employee Status: Full-Time Employee

Primary Location: Hamilton County

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Days: Monday to Friday

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmel, IN 46032