Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Center for Family Support; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Family Support in Hackensack, NJ is seeking Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about helping others, protecting rights, and building genuine friendships. DSPs work in our programs with both full-time and part-time schedules to support individuals with developmental and related disabilities.

You will help people live meaningful lives, involve them in activities, support community relationships, and follow person-centered plans while maintaining safety and health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives. Listen to their dreams and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Help each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, gifts and plans.
• Help individuals we support learn how to form and continue positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to speak up for themselves.
• Use the person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going on medical appointments and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Join with other team members in the development of the service plan and carry out all parts for which you are responsible.
• Protect the safety of the people you support by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan and by reporting to your supervisor any potentially dangerous situations.
• Follow all agency procedures regarding incident reporting and reporting possible abuse. Cooperate with Agency and Division staff during any investigations and inspections.
• Be polite and professional when talking to all others.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Center for Family Support in Hackensack, NJ is seeking Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about helping others, protecting rights, and building genuine friendships. DSPs work in our programs with both full-time and part-time schedules to support individuals with developmental and related disabilities.

You will help people live meaningful lives, involve them in activities, support community relationships, and follow person-centered plans while maintaining safety and health.