Direct Support Professional
Job Description
Job Description
DSP must work with compassion, patience, good work ethic, dependability, honesty.
A DSP is an individual who will be working with individuals with developmental disabilities. They will:
- Assist individual with their daily living needs.
- Assist individual with their personal hygiene care.
- Teach individual life skills by providing love and compassion.
- Assist with Increasing Community Participation (such as daily errands, attending events, restaurant, purchasing items, travel training, etc.)
- Assist with Increasing Independence (such as helping the individual learn to do laundry, cook, clean, dress, grocery shop, pay for items, etc.)
- Assist with Learning Activities (such as basic tutoring – math, reading, writing; support in attending a class; etc.)
- Assist with On-The-Job Support (such as safety awareness, using the restroom, attending to task, lunch/breaks, etc.)
We have cases available in Union, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties.
DSP's will also undergo, or must have priorly completed additional training/ prerequisites including the following.
- Minimum 18 years of age – AND –
- Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
- Valid driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points) if driving is required
- Complete approved CPR and Safety Training and produce documentation.
- CARI check completion within 10 days of start of service
- Drug Testing per Stephen Komnino’s Law prior to start of service
- Stephen Komnino’s’ Law Training via CDS prior to start of service
- Danielle’s Law Training via the CDS prior to start of service
- Completion of CDS DDD mandatory training bundle within 90 dates of hire
- EXPERIENCE PREFERRED!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Commission
Experience:
- DSP: 1 year (Preferred)
Recommended Jobs
Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract
Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Ewing Township, NJ. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facili…
Oral Surgeon
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Oral Surgeon Department: Clinical Reports to: Chief of Specialty FLSA Status: Exempt Company Overview ProSmile is the fastest growing…
Medical Technologist
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~ Competitive salary ~ Dental insurance ~ Employee discounts ~ Flexible schedule ~ Health insurance ~ Paid time o…
COOK
Job Description Job Description Iron Peak Sports & Events, LLC LOCATION: Hillsborough Township, NJ DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE REPORTS TO: KITCHEN MANAGER STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMP…
Swim Instructor
Work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference. Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company! We change …
Credentialing Specialists
Job Description Job Description Type: Full Time Location: Springfield, NJ Overtime Exempt: Yes Reports To: ARMADA HQ Travel Requirement: YES, nationwide to support onsite credent…
Cashier
Job Description Job Description Description: Now Hiring Immediately | Full-Time & Part-Time | All Shifts Available Love good food, fast energy, and a team that actually makes work fun? Wingst…
Sales Associate - Optical - Part Time
Job Description Job Description Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. With over 1,000 stores and counting,…
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager- Nutraceuticals
We're working with the nutraceutical division of a growing health and wellness company based in Bergen County, New Jersey. A commutable distance of 30 minutes from NYC or 45 minutes from Newark, thi…
Farm Manager
Farm Manager (6505) Location: Long Valley, New Jersey Job Number: 6505 Farm Mgr. of Regenerative Organic Farm that provides produce to our own Meal Kitting business. It has a large, state of …