Day Program Professional

Dungarvin inc; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,264 - 34,558; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Growth and Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Job mobility options

Discounts with national brands

Access to pay before payday

Dedicated training department

Job summary

A support services provider is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Day Program Professional in Marlboro Township, NJ. This role involves providing direct assistance and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and possess good communication skills. The position offers a starting pay of $21.35/hour with benefits like medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with those with developmental/intellectual disabilities required.
• 18 years or older.
• Reliable transportation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort and personal growth of individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as dressing and personal hygiene.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Patient and kind

Dependable and adaptable

Communication skills

Experience with developmental/intellectual disabilities

Job description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity toimpactsomeone’s life!

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Day Program Professional in Marlboro, NJ.

Starting pay: $21.35/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8am - 4pm

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work40 hoursin a 2-week period
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 17states of services
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

Job Description

ADay ProgramProfessional (DPP)/DSPprovides direct support, positive direction, instruction, andassistance to individuals with mental,intellectual& developmental, and physical disabilities.Theultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible whilemaintaining their dignity and respect.This position willbe located ina day program and is a driving position!

Why This Role:

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positivelyimpactsomeone’s life.
• Gain health care experience to further your career.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

What you get to do:

• Provide hands-onassistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assistwith daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing,toileting,personalhygieneand more.

Qualifications

What Makes YouAGreat Fit:

• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Experience working with those with developmental/intellectual disabilitiesrequired
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.