Direct Support Professional - Howell School Road (Sun, Mon, Tues: 7 am - 7 pm)
Chimes
Location
New Castle County, Delaware
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Direct Support Professional will empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges by providing hands-on support with daily living skills such as dressing, hygiene, and feeding, while following individualized care plans. Responsibilities also include administering medications, maintaining a safe environment, using approved behavior support techniques, and encouraging community participation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs, along with a valid U.S. driver's license meeting specific driving record criteria. Experience in disability services is preferred but not required as training is provided.
Job description
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $18/hour Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.
Join Chimes, a mission-driven nonprofit where compassion meets purpose. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity, independence, and confidence—while growing in a supportive, team-focused environment.
- Why Chimes
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Culture rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion
- What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support with kindness and respect
- Assist with personal care including: dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing and other daily living skills
- Follow individualized care plans and document progress
- Administer medications in accordance with policy
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment
- Use approved behavior support techniques
- Encourage community engagement and participation
- Some DSP roles will require travel and support from Residential to Day programs
- What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in disability services preferred (not required—we train!)
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ lbs.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license - Meet one of the following driving record requirements? At least 3 years of unsuspended driving history with no more than 3 points, or At least 2 years of unsuspended driving history with a clean driving record
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Medical plans starting at $6.90/month (Day 1 coverage)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid training and tuition assistance
- Tickets at Work
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Clear pathways for growth and advancement
✨ Join a team where your work truly matters—every single day. Apply today
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Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition assistance
- Medical plans
- Recognition programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Life and disability insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Tickets at Work
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
