Direct Support Professional

Devereux - Bound Brook, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Bound Brook, NJ

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health involves providing essential support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities. The position focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of clients while helping them achieve their daily living goals through supervision, coaching, and participation in community activities. This role is integral to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes personal growth and independence among clients.

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.
• Plan, implement, and document programs to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals.
• 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 or GED required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a caretaker is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform Safe and Positive Approaches is required.
• 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 is preferred.
• Empathetic and team-oriented approach to care.
• Energetic, creative, and sense of humor.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Health Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Paid Training
• Student Loan Assistance
• Growth and training development
• Collaborative working environment with a multidisciplinary team