Position title
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Overnight
Description
A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Responsibilities
As a Direct Support Professional, you will:
- Actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living.
- Ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
- Assist with the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
- Plan and participate in community outings.
- Shop for the home’s necessities such as food, clothing, and household items.
- Schedule and transport our individuals to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and day programs/schools.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will ...
- Be 18 years of age or older (required)
- Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
- Have a Current, Non-Provisional Driver’s License valid in the State of Delaware
- Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a caretaker is preferred but not required
- Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for the consumers
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor
- Be able to attend ten days of in-house orientation on weekdays
- Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform Safe and Positive Approaches
- Have a high level of comfort with hands-on hygiene care (including diapering and showering)
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Health care
Job Location
Dover, Delaware, USA
Working Hours
11:00PM - 8:00AM
8:00PM - 8:00AM
Date posted
January 11, 2021
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