Direct Support Professional

Location:

Wilmington and Newark, DE

Status:
Full-Time - 40 hours

Schedule:

Varies

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 clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations outlined in the client’s program plan and will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in activities of daily living, both at home and in the community.

A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

• Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work toward 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 and social security access.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with ability to utilize applications like email, time recording, and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 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.

• 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.

• Full‑time employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Daily Pay – a benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it.
• HSA and FSA.
• Life assistance program.
• Competitive wages.
• Wellness program.
• Paid training and career advancement opportunities.
• A great team environment.

Program:
Mental Health Group Home – Brookside

$16.00

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellations of affiliate companies. This allows these entities to advance their mission and vision. Through exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures, APIS creates cost savings that are reinvested 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.

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.