Direct Support Provider

Delta-T Group is a national broker and referral service for specialized types of healthcare and educational professionals. Our unique portfolio of services allows clients to access a strong team of professionals possessing a wide variety of experience and training while providing . Our team of Account Managers and Staffing Coordinators work together to refer the highest caliber of professionals with degrees, certifications and licenses of varying levels in the fields of social services, psychiatry, occupational therapy, language speech pathology, special education teachers, para professionals, mental health, addictions treatment, allied therapies and pharmacy. We primarily provide service supplemental staffing services to school districts and charter schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, outpatient treatment facilities, and residential homes. Job Description (Nonprofit / Social Services / Healthcare / Transitional Living Programs / DD Residences, TLPs, CILAs) The Personality Have you cared for a loved one and found it rewarding? Do you have the motivation to help others? Does making a difference matter to you? Are you someone who enjoys learning is ready to earn multiple certifications in CPR, First Aid and more thorough on the job training program? We are working closely with several client partners to refer professionals for training classes and orientations that are scheduled weekly in various locations. For this position, a caring heart and a desire to help others to live as independently as possible is the only experience required. The comprehensive training program they provide will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in this job. Because this is an entry level role, our clients have opportunities that offer future career growth. We would love to tell you more, please apply immediately! The Opportunity As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a direct care role, assisting individuals with severe developmental disabilities to learn skills of daily living. This can include providing training and assistance with self‑care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry. Engaging in socialization and recreation activities, as well as use of public transportation to these activities. Professional communication with individuals being served, co-workers, and outside agency personnel. Ensuring that participants are engaged, active and involved according to scheduled plans. Maintaining familiarity with individualized behavior programs and implementing them accordingly. Reinforcing the positive behavior of participants according to individual needs. You will receive 40 hours of classroom training and 80-120 hours of on the job training to complete DSP Certification, including: Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Ensuring the Rights of the Individual Non-Violent Crisis Interventions Community Integration Qualifications The Must-Haves U.S. high school diploma or GED, or educational evaluation by an approved and licensed agency if you were educated outside of the United States Ability to pass a background check, to include criminal background, finger prints, DCFS CANTS (Abuse and Neglect Tracking System), education credentials, and references Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta-T Group