Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits starting on day one

Health benefits effective 30 days after employment

Tuition and student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. This role involves supporting individuals in need, ensuring their safety and health while participating in a day program.

You will supervise daily living skills, plan community involvement, and assist with transportation. Benefits include health coverage starting after 30 days, tuition assistance, and generous time off from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willingness to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals are safe and healthy during the day program.
• Supervise and assist individuals in achieving daily living skills.
• Plan and document programs to meet individuals' needs.
• Participate in community-based jobs and outings.
• Transport individuals to and from the day program.

Skills

Empathy

Team approach

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Has Its Advantages

As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

What Devereux Offers You

• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Health benefits effective 30 days after employment.
• Dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Tuition and student loan assistance, continuing education assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching, voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work–life balance program.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team.

Direct Support Professional positions are located in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.

Salary: Starting at $20.42 and increases with education/experience.

What We Look For In Our Direct Support Professionals

• Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.
• Supervise, coach, and assist our individuals in achieving their goals for daily living skills, such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals.
• Plan and participate in community‑based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for our individuals to be involved with.
• Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Have a valid non‑provisional driver's license.
• Be 18 years of age or older (required).
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.

EOE