Direct Support Professional

Devereux - Sewell, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Sewell, NJ

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About the position

Devereux's DSP hourly rate is starting at $19.35 and increases with education and experience. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. You will ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program, supervise, coach, and assist them in achieving their goals for daily living skills, and plan and participate in community-based jobs and outings. This position is available in Sewell, NJ, with Full-Time and Part-Time options for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant field.
• One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults required.
• Empathetic, a team player, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, creative, and able to understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• Must possess a valid license.

Benefits

• A culture that upholds a Servant Leadership perspective.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Excellent benefit package/Health Insurance: Eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Growth and training development.
• Paid Training.
• Student Loan Assistance.
• The ability to interface with many levels of Leadership.