Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

The Devereux Foundation - Lakehurst, NJ

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.