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First State Residential Living - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

 
 

First State Residential Living is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) with flexible availability to work in our Group Homes located in Wilmington, DE 19803, 19808 and Bear, DE 19701.

PRN employment relationship with the flexibility to pick up any open shifts. Applicants must have weekend availability.

Competitive Compensation and 24/7 Shift Structure:

Bonuses between $925-$1,125 paid throughout EACH MONTH when you work qualifying shifts

  • Saturday and Sunday Day & Evening (8am-4pm; 4pm-12am): $22/hour

  • Saturday and Sunday Overnight (12am-8am): $20/hour

  • Monday through Friday Day (8am-4pm): $18.50/hour

  • Monday through Friday Evening (4pm-12am): $17.50/hour

  • Monday through Friday Overnight (12am-8am): $18/hour

Job Responsibilities for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs):

  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living (i.e., personal care, meals, medication)

  • Encourage individuals to participate in community activities.

  • Handling general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation

  • Supporting the individuals’ independence

  • Implement individualized plans of care.

  • Facilitate proper care to help meet the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the individual.

First State Residential Living ensures DSPs with:

  • Great experience with a reputable agency

  • Competitive pay with weekly pay

  • Referral bonus program

  • Fixed Hours

  • Shift work, PRN

  • PTO, Holiday Pay (for those that qualify based on hours worked)

  • Benefits (for those that qualify based on hours worked)

Qualifications for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs):

  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Valid Delaware driver’s license with clean and acceptable driving record

  • Must be reliable, responsible, and compassionate.

  • A minimum of at least six (6) months’ experiences working in the last five (5) years within the following qualifying environments: Hospital, Nursing Home, Hospice, Assisted Living Facility, Rehabilitation Facility, Group Home (PREFERRED), Home Health Agency. NOTE: Not required if currently an active HHA or CNA.

  • Experience working with and supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) preferred.

  • Experience working in a Group Home preferred, but not required.

  • 1 Weekend per month is required.

Medical Requirements:

  • CPR/First Aid certified from approved DDDS vendor- hands on only

    • American Heart Association

    • American Red Cross

    • National Safety Council

    • American Safety & Health Institute

  • Negative Two-Step PPD test result (2 step, blood draw or Chest Xray)

  • Physical examination completed within three (3) months prior to employment.

  • Flu vaccine is required.

  • Drug screening is required.

Additional Requirements:

  • Provide two (2) professional references.

  • Meets the requirements of federal and/or state criminal and abuse background checks.

  • Ability to pass all required trainings, including DDDS-specific trainings, LLAM and MANDT/UKERU