Direct Support Professional - Delta-T Group Inc.

Delta-T Group connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our Client is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide service in the Millersville, MD

*Must Have DDA, Blood Borne Pathegon, HIPPA, Seizure, Choking, Abuse & Negect, CPR & FA, DL *

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
* Schedules available is Mon-Fri 7am - 2pm*
* Immediate Start*
* Competitive Compensation*

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* To provide assistance with ADLs to adults (participants) diagnosed with developmental disabilities as needed. This could include but is not limited to assistance with eating/drinking, toileting, medication administration, dressing, writing, verbal communications, sharing of information between participant and other individuals, etc.
* To identify and offer activities that are meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant and caregiver input to help guide services.
* To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
* Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines, and provide virtual activities using secure, OBI-approved platforms (i.e., zoom, facetime, etc.)
* Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, in accordance with OBI, state, and federal regulations by entering service data into ICM each day that services are provided.
*Work directly with participants in helping achieve individual goals and objectives.
*Participate in the development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP).
*Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP).
* Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and client's required trainings.
* Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
* Safely transporting individuals in your own personal vehicle and/or an agency vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
* Valid Driver’s license, no more than 3 points on driving record and 3+ years driving experience.
* Ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements listed below.
* Smart phone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email and GPS.
* Minimum of 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
* Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.


DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
* Compensated weekly
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.