Direct Support Pro: Empower Lives, Build Community

The Center for Family Support; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Family Support in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is passionate about helping others, protecting rights, and building genuine friendships with the people we support. This role offers opportunities in both full-time and part-time programs.

You will assist individuals to pursue meaningful lives, support community involvement, and follow person-centered plans while ensuring health and safety.

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

The Center for Family Support in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is passionate about helping others, protecting rights, and building genuine friendships with the people we support. This role offers opportunities in both full-time and part-time programs.

You will assist individuals to pursue meaningful lives, support community involvement, and follow person-centered plans while ensuring health and safety.