DE DSP Augustine Pl Full-Time Overnight

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES • Lakecroft II, DE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Community Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with disabilities in developing or maintaining skills and enhancing their quality of life in the community. The role involves responding to the physical, social, behavioral, career, and personal needs of the people served; advocating for them; promoting community inclusion; and assisting with daily routines such as household tasks, employment-related tasks, and personal care. This is a full-time overnight position at Augustine Place in Bear, Delaware, on a female-only home: Sunday through Wednesday, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of related experience working with people with disabilities.
• Meet SJCS and funding-jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and records checks.
• Obtain a valid health certificate that meets current funding-authority requirements.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and a current driving record in good standing; the posting lists this as preferred in its minimum qualifications and as required in its later employee requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and perform duties that may involve lifting, transferring, or positioning people served, exposure to aggressive behavior, office equipment, and avoiding trips and falls.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community-based programs.
• Knowledge of community resources that promote social inclusion and autonomy.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of SJCS policies and procedures.
• Ability to represent SJCS to the public.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with staff and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of acceptable meal assistance and safety practices and procedures.
• Skill operating relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate supervision and training to support the social well-being, health, and safety of people served in the least restrictive environment.
• Administer medication according to procedures after completing required state certifications.
• Assist people served with public transportation or arrange transportation to access community resources.
• Help plan and implement daily activities, including activities that promote social inclusion and build social capital.
• Document supports provided and progress toward skill acquisition, choices, health matters, achievements, and challenges on a daily basis, following SJCS procedures.
• Attend and participate in mandated events, workshops, training, investigations, and meetings.
• Use personal and agency resources responsibly, including vehicles, property, and finances.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and other benefits, with company contributions.
• Retirement plans.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Connectivity reimbursements for some employees.
• PTO, vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility.
• Family culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED