DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Full Time
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to employment screenings and background checks.
- Successful completion of orientation and training.
Nice To Haves
- Computer knowledge of MS Office, and other HR applications is a plus, not required.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proactive, organized, and possess great follow-up skills.
- Must have the skill/ability to collaborate, partner with, and provide exceptional customer support to a variety of affiliate partners within the organization.
- Three- year Motor Vehicle Record and valid Delaware driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
- Complete required documentation
- Administer Medication
- Provide transportation to consumers
- Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
- Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
- Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401k, Life, Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training, Career Advancement
- DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
- HSA, FSA
- Life Assistance Program
- A Great Team Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
