What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Respite position at Delta Projects, Inc.?
Are you looking for a rewarding experience working in a group home?
We are looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in our residential homes (Wrentham) supporting adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for evening and overnight shifts.
Here at Delta Projects, we promote dignity and respect for each individual while also focusing on individual needs, hopes and desires. This is a care taking role where you will roll up your sleeves and dive in to working with a group of individuals who may need guidance and role modeling.
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment in a group home setting which fosters growth and development while facilitating mutual aid and self-help skills among individuals.
In your role, you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group home.
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) has a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores, cooking, and personal hygiene.
You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments. We mainly have evening shifts and overnight (asleep and awake) shifts available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A current and valid United States driver's license and 1 years' of licensed driving experience is required, along with acceptable driving record
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported
- Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate
- Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers
- Additional specific experience may be required
Why Delta?
We are committed to you. We care about your wellness and safety. We recognize our staff through different events and programs. We offer great paid training, great benefits, and career growth. We offer pay increases if you’re MAP certified and mileage reimbursement for work related events. With over 300 staff and 40 residential homes in Southeast MA, we can offer a variety of shifts and locations for you.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 403 (b) retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical and Dental plans. Delta contributes approximately 70% of the cost.
- Vision Plan
- Employer-paid Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you).
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Generous paid time off
- Education and Training opportunities
- Tuition Remission that pays full tuition is available for certain undergraduate programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.42 - $21.71 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred to us by a Delta Projects Employee?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- behavioral: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's license (Required)
- MAP Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22