Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Today, Conexio Care serves as one of Delaware's largest nonprofits, collaborating with government, community, corporate, and other philanthropic partners to maximize services for our state's most vulnerable. The Program Ambassador is a member of the clinical team who assists clients and guests in gaining access to safe, timely, and quality services.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to persons who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychological, and personal needs of the persons in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of the organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.

Excellent Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training & Career Advancement
• A Great Team Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Wellness Program

Duties of the position:

• 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
• Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practices, policies and procedures
• Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises
• Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse, or mistreatment consistent with the organization's policies and procedures
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization's ethical code
• Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served
• Assist consumer with daily medications

Required Education and Qualifications:

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

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.
• 3 years of motor vehicle record and a valid DE driver's license