Direct Support Professional Full Time

Duties

• 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 person served to build skills and competence
• Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization's ethical code
• Affords assistance in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served
• Affords assistance in assisting consumers with daily medications

Qualifications

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