Direct Support Pro: Impactful Care & Community Living

Benchmark Human Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Health and dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Advancement opportunities

Various shifts and locations

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs in home, work, and community settings. On-the-job training leads to required certifications; no prior experience is necessary.

Shifts include 3pm-11pm for full-time and 7am-3pm on weekends for part-time. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive wages based on experience, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation essential for to and from shifts.

Responsibilities

• Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
• Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
• Monitor the general well-being of individuals served and follow supervisor/nurse instructions, including all healthcare appointments
• Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
• Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing
• Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
• Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activitiesWork independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served
• Participate in on-going professional training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs in home, work, and community settings. On-the-job training leads to required certifications; no prior experience is necessary.

Shifts include 3pm-11pm for full-time and 7am-3pm on weekends for part-time. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive wages based on experience, and advancement opportunities.