Direct Support Professional (DSP) Delaware State Day Services
About The Position
Community Interactions, Inc., an innovative provider of services to Individuals with Disabilities, is seeking Therapeutic and Direct Support Professionals to support and mentor Adults with Developmental and Physical Disabilities. Candidates for this position must possess the ability to support clients in a safe and supported manner according to clinical recommendations and the ISP. Successful candidates will work in a supported and relaxed work environment that provides work life balance, flexible schedules and the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. Summary of Responsibilities: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing quality person-centered services to customers. The incumbent is responsible for mentoring and support Individuals as well as ensuring their health, welfare and safety according to Individual Service/Support Plans. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for meeting service expectations of their assigned customers and families, as well as that of funders and licensing entities, under the supervision of the Team Facilitator. The work of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) includes the provision of direct supports, which could include lifting and other physical activity. The DSP may also be required to perform general housekeeping, shopping, office duties, requiring the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The ability to drive persons served from program sites to community activities is required. Community Interactions, Inc. offers: Excellent Benefits Package for eligible employees Competitive starting rate 401K Plan Generous Paid Time Off Policy Supplemental Benefits Plan A variety of work schedules (standard, alternate and flexible) at convenient locations to fit your needs Paid Training Program All offers of employment are contingent on successful screening of Driver's records, Criminal backgrounds, and completion of pre-employment physicals, including screening for drugs, TB and COVID-19.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license with minimum 3 years of driving history, and personal vehicle in compliance with State Laws to transport Consumers.
- Ability to understand and support licensed programs including regulatory compliance, and policies concerning care, treatment, and inclusion in community settings.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers.
- A good driving record with no restrictions on driver’s license.
- Acceptable criminal record clearances and employment references.
- Advocacy for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
- Ability to meet both the physical and essential requirements of the position as outlined in job description.
- Good communication skills
- Candidates must be able to physically assist individuals, have a high energy level to support our clients’ activities, be able to persuade and redirect behavior if required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience working with persons Autism preferred;
- Ability to train and coach assigned Consumers and develop under the direction of the Clinical Team alternative methods of learning, communication, and therapeutic support.
- Ability to interpret, execute and enhance Support Plans to accomplish goals as defined by the Clinical Team.
Responsibilities
- Providing quality person-centered services to customers.
- Mentoring and support Individuals as well as ensuring their health, welfare and safety according to Individual Service/Support Plans.
- Meeting service expectations of their assigned customers and families, as well as that of funders and licensing entities, under the supervision of the Team Facilitator.
- Provision of direct supports, which could include lifting and other physical activity.
- Perform general housekeeping, shopping, office duties, requiring the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Drive persons served from program sites to community activities.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package for eligible employees
- Competitive starting rate
- 401K Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Supplemental Benefits Plan
- A variety of work schedules (standard, alternate and flexible) at convenient locations to fit your needs
- Paid Training Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
