DE DSP Mallow Part-Time Overnight

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES • Newark, DE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Community Services is seeking 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 people served; advocating for them; supporting community inclusion; and assisting with daily routines, including household tasks, employment-related tasks, and personal care.

This is a part-time overnight position at 107 Mallow Lane in Newark, Delaware. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. The salary range is undisclosed.

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 meeting current funding-authority requirements.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and a current driving record in good standing; required of all SJCS employees.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and assist with lifting, transferring, or positioning people served, while following safety precautions related to possible aggressive behavior, office equipment, and 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, hardware, software, and office machines.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a current driving record in good standing.

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 medication-administration procedures after obtaining 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 social capital.
• Document supports provided and progress toward skill acquisition, choices, health matters, achievements, and challenges each day, 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, and vision benefits, along with other benefits and company contributions.
• Retirement plans.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD).
• Connectivity reimbursements for some employees.
• PTO, vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility.
• Family culture.

What This Job Offers

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