Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Mount Royal (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits starting on day one.

Excellent health benefits

Tuition and student loan assistance

Growth and training development

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Medical, dental, prescription drugs, &

mental health services

Generous time‑off with 403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux in Mount Royal, NJ seeks compassionate caregivers to support individuals in a day program, ensuring safety and promoting daily living skills.

You will supervise, coach, and transport participants, participate in planning and documentation of programs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and 18+ are required; orientation is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid non-provisional driver's license.
• 18 years of age or older (required).
• Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• Empathetic and team‑approach to caring for our individuals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Mount Royal, NJ, United States

Salary

Starting at $20.42 per hour, increases with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid non‑provisional driver’s license.
• 18 years of age or older (required).
• Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• Empathetic and team‑approach to caring for our individuals.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace. Drug screening required. EOE