Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Independence

Benchmark Human Services-DE; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Bear, DE is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes, work, and community settings. You will implement individualized plans, promote independence, and ensure health and safety while supporting daily living skills and community participation.

Role includes medication administration support, documentation, and collaboration with nurses and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Access to a vehicle preferred.
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Participate proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of each individual’s IP to achieve identified outcomes.
• Ensure the individual's health and safety while pursuing community opportunities and at home.
• Assist the individual to acquire, retain or improve skills as identified in the IP.
• Assist with daily living skills including personal care and household tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the individual.
• Follow safety drills as scheduled.
• Administer medications and follow physicians' orders.
• Communicate health issues to nurse and supervisor.
• Complete required programmatic documentation accurately and on time.
• Attend trainings and meetings.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately.
• Maintain required documentation (insurance, licenses, certifications).
• Safely transport individuals served as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Medication Administration (MTTP)

Behavioral Principles and Strategies

OSHA

Abuse & Neglect

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Bear, DE is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes, work, and community settings. You will implement individualized plans, promote independence, and ensure health and safety while supporting daily living skills and community participation.

Role includes medication administration support, documentation, and collaboration with nurses and supervisors.