Direct Support Professional

CL ba8eacb3 2e44 424f a74c b82f21ffb81c; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403B retirement plan

On-site gym

Generous PTO

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Weinberg Commons, a department of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, seeks Direct Support Professionals for its Residential Program in full-time and part-time roles. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, a 403B plan, on-site gym, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include providing direct support, assisting with daily living skills, medication administration, transport to appointments, and coordinating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license in New Jersey.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Criminal background check and registry clearances required.
• Vaccinated for Covid-19 per CDC/DHS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals, assisting with independence skills.
• Assist with daily living skills as needed.
• Advocate for individuals and foster healthy relationships with peers and staff.
• Communicate with guardians, parents and support personnel.
• Administer medication and document it.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and document information.
• Help individuals develop a community support network.
• Assist with social and recreational activities in the community.
• Transport to appointments, shopping and activities as needed.
• Complete in-house documentation accurately.
• Attend IDT meetings for future planning.
• Perform duties as delegated by Residential Manager/Director.
• Proficient in required training and comply with inspections.

Job description

Weinberg Commons, a department of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Residential Program for full time and part time positions.

In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time positions that includes:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, to support your well-being.
• A 403B retirement plan to help you plan for your future and secure your financial stability.
• Access to our on-site gym facility
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with development of independence skills based on the need of each individual.
2. Assists to the extent needed by the individual in all daily living skills.
3. Advocates for the individual including fostering healthy relationships with peers and staff.
4. Communicate effectively and efficiently with guardians, parents and support personnel based on needs of the individuals.
5. Administers medication and completes documentation of same.
6. Transports individuals to and from medical appointments and documents all information from appointments.
7. Assists the individuals in developing a support network within the community.
8. Assists individuals with identifying and/or accompanying them to social and recreational activities within the community.
9. As needed, will transport individuals to appointments, shopping and other activities
10. Accurately completes all mandatory in-house documentation.
11. Participates in IDT meetings for personal future planning as requested.
12. Completes all duties as delegated by the Residential Manager/Director, Residential Services.
13. Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training.
14. Perform any and all duties requested of supervisors.
15. Will cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s license in the State of New Jersey.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral language.
• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.
• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Shall submit to drug testing and receive a clear drug screen prior to employment per Stephen Komninos Law.
• Shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• Shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
• Demonstrate an understanding of inclusion, compassion and has the ability to problem solve with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid -19 based on CDC requirements and DHS requirements.
  • Generous PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee
  • Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee

EEO Statement

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person's actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.

The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 856-751-9500.