Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k, Life & Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Training & Career Advancement

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization located in the Town of Newark is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional. This role involves providing compassionate care to individuals facing intellectual and developmental challenges, assisting them in daily living activities and fostering independence. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma and experience in a related field. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental or behavioral health challenges is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be proactive and organized with excellent follow-up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and good follow-up abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with affiliates and provide customer support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation.
• Support the independence and quality of life for persons served.
• Document interactions and activities in compliance with policies.
• Document interactions per policies and procedures.
• Respond to crisis situations following best practices.
• Monitor client safety and confidentiality; report concerns.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organization skills

Customer support

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Direct Support Professional — Conexio Care, 3pm–11pm, Full-Time

Direct Support Professional—IDS Residential. Conexio Care serves as one of Delaware’s largest nonprofits, collaborating with government, community, corporate, and other philanthropic partners to maximize services for our state’s most vulnerable populations. The Program Ambassador is a member of the clinical team who assists clients and guests in gaining access to safe, timely, and quality services.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to persons who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychological, and personal needs of the persons in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of the organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401k, Life & Disability Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Training & Career Advancement.
• A Great Team Environment.
• Competitive Wages.
• Wellness Program.

Duties of the position

• Assists with daily living activities, including preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
• Models hope and optimism when encouraging persons served to achieve their potential.
• Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
• Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
• Provides supervision and guidance to persons served to build skills and competence.
• Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures.
• Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practices, policies and procedures.
• Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
• Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse, or mistreatment consistent with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
• Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served.
• Assist consumer with daily medications.

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting people who struggle with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral health challenges preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.
• 3 years of motor vehicle record and a valid DE driver’s license.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.