The DSP is responsible for the safety and supervision of consumers with behavioral health histories in community-based sites. Key duties include implementing clinical interventions, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating with clinical staff to meet program plan goals.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and basic computer literacy, with prior human services experience being a plus.
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Job description
We’re Hiring at RHD!
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Program: Mental Health Group Home
Location: New Castle County (Wilmington/ Newark)
Status
Part-Time - Varies
Schedule: Varies
About the Role
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with 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
Complete required documentation
Administer Medication
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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Training
401k
FSA
HSA
DailyPay
Career Advancement
Life Assistance Program
Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
Valid driver’s license
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
Full-time employees are eligible to
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401k, Life, Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Training, Career Advancement
DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
HSA, FSA
Life Assistance Program
A Great Team Environment
Competitive Wages
Wellness Program
About apis and the affiliate
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.
Resources for human development (Rhd)
RHD Delaware Residential Programs provide 24/7 residential services to adults with serious mental illness.
The four homes accept referrals from Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to individuals who are approved for group home level of care.
The program provides services utilizing a trauma-informed approach, along with other evidence-based practices.
Support is focused on the areas of illness management, building skills of community living, maximizing quality of life, and reducing the need for inpatient hospitalizations.
Residents contribute a portion of their monthly income toward room and board.
