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Support Specialist - Direct Support Professional

Easterseals Delaware

Dover, DE 19904 • $17.00 / hr • 9/10/2026

Beauty & Spa Services , General , Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Position Opening – Direct Support Professional (Support Specialist)

Location: 100 Enterprise Place Dover, DE19904

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you wondered what kind of impact you could make? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!

Easterseals is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to provide support and guidance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in our Life Skills program. As you build relationships with the people you serve, you will share in the joy that they experience when learning a new skill of participating in their community.

Qualifications:

  • Must have compassion for others and the desire to support adults with disabilities
  • Must be able to work M-F (daytime) 30-hours/week
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Driving record in good standing to drive company vehicles

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
  • Job-specific paidtraining provided on site What Easterseals Offers:
  • A welcoming environment filled with people who are passionate about our mission
  • Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package
  • Retirement plan with company match up to 5%
  • 12-paid holidays
  • Generous PTO package including three weeks’ vacation after two years’ service
  • Consistent, performance-based merit increases
  • Student loan forgiveness qualifying organization
  • Sign on bonus
  • Opportunities for career advancement

This position starts at $17.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn more as experience and increased job responsibility is achieved. Email resume and cover letter to Alex Older at

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE

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