Overview

Position: Residential Direct Support Professional Location: Developmental Disabilities Program; Lewes, Delaware Availability of Position: Immediately Schedule: Full-time; Evenings and every other weekend Salary and Grade: $18.00 per hour

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers Full-Time employees a truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

• E ligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Remitted Tuition Program

• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

  Position Overview: This position is a non-exempt position with the responsibility for support to persons with developmental disabilities residing in residential program in Lewes, DE.

Responsibilities

Description of Position: Assists individuals with developmental disabilities in becoming more independent and engaged in activities in the local community.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma/GED.

• A valid driver's license and good driving record.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Experience should include supports to people with a range of Developmental Disabilities, including individuals with dual diagnoses and physical injuries.

• Position requires a positive attitude toward the abilities of individuals with disabilities.

• Good communication skills and the desire to engage people in activities that meet their interests and broaden their horizons.

• You must be able to successfully complete clearance required by the Joseph R. Biden II and the Child Protection Act . - Child Protection Clearances DE.C 1142 & 1146, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code, requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: DE Child Abuse History Clearance, DE State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check , Drug Testing and TB Screenings.

• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

  Contact: Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.

  Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

  Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

  No Phone Calls Please.

  Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 9/12/24.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2269

Job LocationsUS-DE-Millsboro

Job ID 2024-13256

Category Developmental Disabilities

Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $18.00/Hr.

Type Regular Full-Time