Direct Support Professional — Support Specialist

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional — Support Specialist role is onsite in Newark, DE, at 113 Pencader Drive, Suite 150. The posting states pay of $17 per hour. The role supports Easterseals Delaware’s work with adults with intellectual disabilities. The specialist provides guidance as individuals develop communication skills and daily routines. By building supportive relationships and helping people practice everyday skills, the role contributes to greater independence and participation in daily life.

What you'll do

• Provide support and guidance to individuals with intellectual disabilities as they learn communication skills and daily routines
• build relationships that support learning and independence
• drive company vehicles as needed for the role.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

support specialist

disability support

life skills

communication skills

daily routines

paid training

newark de

easterseals delaware

$17/hour

30 hours weekly

monday–friday

daytime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement plan with company match up to 5%
• 12 paid holidays
• paid time off
• performance-based annual increases
• student loan forgiveness eligibility through PSLF
• sign-on bonus
• and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, compassion for others, and a good driving record to drive company vehicles. Experience with adults with disabilities is a plus but not required; job-specific paid training is provided onsite. The posting specifies 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, daytime.

About the employer

Easterseals Delaware is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.