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COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SERVICES
Direct Support Professional DE
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,881 / year median in Delaware
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job summary Community Integrated Services is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their path to employment. In this role, you will help individuals with disabilities discover their career interests and support them at their job sites to help them achieve success at work. As a CIS employee, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to building a more equitable workforce throughout the State of Delaware. What you'll do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Provide individualized support and instruction to participants in all stages of their job placement. Work in conjunction with employers to design individualized training plans Maintain a detailed record of on-site performance by completing daily case notes. Help participants be successful in their place of employment in the community. Develop community job leads for assigned individuals meeting their needs, desires, and capabilities. Match applicants to jobs, refer qualified applicants to employers, and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in jobs. Analyze and develop support strategies that may be used by the participant to do their job tasks. Emphasis on those most natural to the workplace. Work directly with participants to conduct assessments Consistently, provide written, verbal, and electronic communication to our participants, employers, families, funders, and other CIS team members. Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle Ability to pass background checks, drug test and other pre-employment requirements Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Schedule and work environment Full-time, 37.5 hours/week or 30 hours/week Day / Evening/ Weekend shifts available Worksites throughout the state of Delaware Work in the community