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Direct Support Professional

Community Access Unlimited
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Social Service agency in Union County is currently seeking Full Time Direct Support Professionals to join our team to make a difference in someone's life!

The role of a DSP is to assist in the daily care of people with disabilities and provide on site supervision and support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Your vital job functions are essential to members’ health, safety and welfare.

Full-Time hours are 3:00 PM -11:00 PM and includes weekends, days will vary depending on the program.

 EOE

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist individuals needs and develops an effective counseling/support relationship
  • Provides hands on assistance with activities of daily living including bathing and hygiene, and helps with fire drills and/or other health and safety issues as needed
  • Helps ensure a safe, clean, organized, environment
  • Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
  • Helps resolve member and family concerns
  • Attends required trainings, staff meetings, and other meetings/events as requested
  • Provides assistance for daily living skills, supportive counseling and direct care assistance.
  • Food shopping menu planning and meal preparation
  • Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
  • Collaborate with families and superiors for best care opportunities
  • Helping to arrange and attend social activities
  • Transporting members to and from work or day program, a medical appointment, etc

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Valid driver's license
  • Car to use for work purposes
  • Willing and able to attend required trainings outside of normal work hours

BENEFITS

·Wellness Benefits

·Kean University Partnership Incentive, 10-20% off tuition

· 401(K)

· Employees of the Year Award

· Professional Development

· Paid Training

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Staff Recruitment Incentive

· Employee of the Month

· Earned Sick Leave

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

 

Application Question(s):

 

  • Do you have a vehicle for work purposes?
  • Are you willing to attend the required training between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday?