Direct Support Professional

Posted:
9/26/2024, 6:41:22 AM

Location(s):
South Orange, New Jersey, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Partnerships for People, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join in the mission of partnering with people with disabilities to help build relationships and develop skills to live and work as valued members of their community.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Create a healthy and engaging home for people with intellectual disabilities
  • Teach and assist with daily living skills like cooking and light housekeeping
  • Provide and assist with direct care such as personal care and hygiene
  • Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported
  • Support individuals to become independent, make decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles (ex: friend, neighbor, student, employee)
  • Provide transportation within the community and to medical appointments as necessary

Job Details:

  • $19.25 per hour
  • Casual/Per Diem positions available
  • Extensive training and learning opportunities
  • Career development and advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
  • Successful completion of pre-employment process, including background checks, FBI clearance, MVR, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), and drug testing

Keystone Human Services is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.