Direct Support Professional

The Devereux Foundation - Lafayette Township, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette Township, NJ

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at Devereux involves providing essential support to individuals with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities. The DSP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of clients while assisting them in achieving their daily living goals. 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 21 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, creative, and possess a sense of humor.
• Ability to attend eight 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 in behavioral health or direct care settings.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Excellent health insurance benefits after 30 days of employment
• Growth and training development opportunities
• Paid training
• Student loan assistance
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND) covering tuition and student loan repayment.