Direct Support Professional ( Part -Time, New Castle County)

Description

Job Description

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.

Seeking Talent to fill our Part-Time Positions

8, 12, 16, 24, and 32 hour position available!

Job 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

Program Information

Community Choices provides   a wide range of residential options, non-traditional  day programming,   consultative nursing and behavioral services and other  support  services  to support individuals with developmental and other   disabilities  achieve their personal goals by expanding their horizons   and  opportunities in the community. Our program goals and  implementation   strategies of delivering quality services are based on  Person-Centered   Planning, safe community inclusion and participation,  improving life   skills, self-independence and sufficiency.

Mainstay Delaware provides quality   residential services, non-traditional  day programming, consultative   nursing and behavioral services and other  support services to support   individuals with developmental and other  disabilities achieve their   personal goals by expanding their horizons  and opportunities in the   community. Our program goals and implementation  strategies of   delivering quality services are based on Person-Centered  Planning, safe   community inclusion and participation, improving life  skills,   self-independence and sufficiency for persons receiving  services.
 

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.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.