ADEC Job Categories
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) fulfill ADEC’s mission and model ADEC’s core values directly as they perform their daily work. Positions available in both Elkhart and St Joseph counties for 2nd and 3rd shift. New starting pay of $16 – $17, with an increase of up to $1.00 by the first year. Power Weekends start at $18. ADEC also has direct care positions available on the 1st shift in our Day Program, Mon – Fri 7:30am – 3pm.
ADEC is seeking a dedicated Employment Consultant to assist ADEC clients in securing meaningful employment within the community! Work directly with clients to create a person-centered career path. Meet with business and industry providers to share the impact of employing someone with a disability. Starting pay is $18.50.
ADEC Drivers provide essential transportation for community members to ADEC Day Programs and to ADEC’s Skills Training Center. Hours are Mon – Fri 5:30am – 9am and 1:30pm to 5pm. $17-$18 with benefits. CDL required.
ADEC’s After School program provides recreational activities Mon – Fri from 1:30pm – 6:30pm for children with disabilities for area school systems. The After School DSP helps plan and facilitate activities, helps with personal care as needed, and creates a fun engaging after school environment. Starting pay $16/hr.
ADEC Med Flexes help ensure clients get the needed medical and wellness care by managing client appointments, taking clients to appointments, and monitoring medications. Starting pay $18/hr. Mostly day hours with one weekend shift.
Project Search offers job readiness training in a hospital setting. The Project Search lead coordinates with schools and the hospital job rotations, giving students with disabilities the opportunity to try different jobs available in the medical setting. Starting pay $18.50/hr. Looking for someone with IDD and job coaching experience.
Behavior Consultants empower clients to live a fulfilled life through person-centered behavior consultation, behavior plan development, and behavior goal setting. This position does requires a Master’s degree in either psychology, social work, or counseling. Starting pay $28-$30.
ADEC’s Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist is responsible for managing ADEC’s brand and creating communication that supports the brand and values while increasing awareness of ADEC in the community. Communication tools include but are not limited to graphic design, videography, photography, podcast production and print material. Bachelor’s degree required along with 3-4 years experience with design software, including the full Adobe Suite, MailChimp, Canva and WordPress. Starting pay $19-$21.
ADEC’s Maintenance team ensures ADEC’s clients have a safe well maintained living and day program environment. The Maintenance team is looking for someone with building and property maintenance experience to help with general building maintenance and repairs to ADEC’s 14 group homes, supported living sites, day programs, and administration building. Starting pay $20-$2