Community Living DSP & Skills Coach

REED Next; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental & vision

401k retirement benefits

176 hours of PTO

Retention bonus

Job summary

REED Next is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for their Residential Program in New Jersey. The role focuses on helping individuals build skills, independence, and community participation, with a strong emphasis on safety and personalized plans.

Responsibilities include daily living support, meal preparation, documentation, and transportation to program sites. The position offers a 40-hour schedule with evenings and weekends as noted in the posting, plus benefits after a probationary

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are required for effective interactions with individuals and families.
• Ability to pass required trainings and follow written and spoken instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, showering, and eating
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
• Keeps residence interior and exterior clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participate in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans
• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences
• Empowers parents/guardians and community members in their roles to support individuals served
• Models appropriate behaviors necessary for successful adjustment and immersion into community participation and living
• Provides transportation to and from program sites
• Implements Individual & Behavior Support Plans
• Monitors the health and safety of individuals served (includes providing appropriate supervision)
• Reports Unusual Incidents in accordance with policy and procedure
• Records client progress and maintain records of services performed
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Follows all protocols, program and schedules as indicated by the Clinical Team
• Administers medications to individuals as assigned
• Ensures each individuals rights are protected
• Treats individuals with dignity, respect and fairness
• All other duties as assigned
• All employees are required to cooperate with the licensee and Division staff in any inspection or investigation

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

REED Next is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for their Residential Program in New Jersey. The role focuses on helping individuals build skills, independence, and community participation, with a strong emphasis on safety and personalized plans.

Responsibilities include daily living support, meal preparation, documentation, and transportation to program sites. The position offers a 40-hour schedule with evenings and weekends as noted in the posting, plus benefits after a probationary