Direct Support Professional DE

Job Summary Community Integrated Services is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their path to employment. In this role, you will help individuals with disabilities discover their career interests and support them at their job sites to help them achieve success at work. As a CIS employee, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to building a more equitable workforce throughout the State of Delaware. What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Provide individualized support and instruction to participants in all stages of their job placement. Work in conjunction with employers to design individualized training plans. Maintain a detailed record of on-site performance by completing daily case notes. Help participants be successful in their place of employment in the community. Develop community job leads for assigned individuals meeting their needs, desires, and capabilities. Match applicants to jobs, refer qualified applicants to employers, and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in jobs. Analyze and develop support strategies that may be used by the participant to do their job tasks, emphasizing those most natural to the workplace. Work directly with participants to conduct assessments. Consistently provide written, verbal, and electronic communication to our participants, employers, families, funders, and other CIS team members. Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred. Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle. Ability to pass background checks, drug test and other pre-employment requirements. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Schedule and Work Environment Full-time, 37.5 hours/week or 30 hours/week. Day / Evening / Weekend shifts available. Worksites throughout the state of Delaware. Work in the community. Pay: hourly rate beginning at $18.00. Eligibility for incentives. Benefits Medical, dental and vision, FSA and HRA. CIS paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance. Paid time off and holiday pay. 401(k). Pet insurance. Paid training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Integrated Services