DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Part Time

Resources for Human Development; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k, Life, Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

DailyPay access

HSA, FSA

Life Assistance Program

Competitive Wages

Wellness Program

Job summary

A supportive human services organization in Dover, Delaware is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional. This role entails providing supervision and assistance to individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in community settings. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, coordinating clinical interventions, and facilitating consumer integration into the community. Strong communication skills and a commitment to the organization's values are essential. Previous experience in human services is preferred, and a valid Delaware driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to RHD values during job duties.
• Prior experience in the human services field is preferred.
• Valid Delaware driver’s license with a three-year Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals according to ISP.
• Provide transportation to consumers.
• Support consumers in daily living activities.
• Assist in community integration activities.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer and internet literacy

Verbal and written communication skills

Proactive and organized

Customer support skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part-Time (8 hour, 16, hour, 24 hour, 32 hour shifts available)

Shifts Available on:

8a-4p, 4p-12a & 12a-8a

7a-3p, 3p-11p & 11p-7a

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

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
• 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

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.
• Subject to employment screenings and background checks.
• Successful completion of orientation and training.

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.
• Three- year Motor Vehicle Record and valid Delaware driver’s license

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k, Life, Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
• HSA, FSA
• Life Assistance Program
• Competitive Wages
• Wellness Program

ABOUT RHD

RHD is an affiliate of APIS Services, Inc. RHD/'Community Choices' and RHD/'Mainstay Delaware' are both programs that provide 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.

ABOUT APIS

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. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organization's stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide 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.