The Devereux Foundation - Lakehurst, NJ

posted 5 days ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Lakehurst, NJ
251-500 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at Devereux involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities. The DSP is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in a day program setting, assisting them in achieving daily living skills, and facilitating community engagement activities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure individuals are safe and healthy while attending the day program.
  • Supervise, coach, and assist individuals in achieving their daily living skills goals, such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
  • Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals.
  • Plan and participate in community-based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for individuals.
  • Schedule and transport individuals to and from the day program.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a caretaker is preferred but not required.
  • Empathetic with a team approach to care for individuals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Energetic, creative, and possess a sense of humor.
  • Ability to attend ten days of paid in-house orientation on weekdays.
  • Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform Safe and Positive Approaches.
  • High level of comfort with hands-on hygiene care (including diapering and showering).

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a caretaker.

Benefits

  • $1,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Excellent benefit package including Health Insurance
  • Growth and training development
  • Paid Training
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Career accelerator program (ASCEND) with tuition coverage and student loan repayment.
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