Direct Support Professional

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New Jersey for a residential setting with adolescents. You will build trusting relationships, mentor youths, and promote independence while supporting school, medical visits, and family interactions.

The role requires weekend shifts and offers a strong benefits package, including PTO, health/dental/vision, employer 403(b) match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, EAP, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 3 years of experience working with children or adolescents
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform daily living activities
• Must pass criminal history and background checks including CHRI and Child Abuse Registry

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and adolescents
• Mentor and encourage youths in daily challenges and positive decision-making
• Support community integration through school activities, appointments, visits, and outings
• Teach essential life skills like cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal responsibility
• Use positive reinforcement and crisis de-escalation techniques
• Participate in recreational activities and be a positive role model

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Driving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Nurtured Heart Training

Safe Crisis Management Training

Ukeru Training

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services also offers a community setting for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for direct support professionals to make a positive difference with the Consumers in the program. The goal of each Consumer is to learn independence, which is driven by their Behavior Support Plan. You will work within a diverse population within the special needs community and their families.Join Legacy Treatment Services as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and become a positive role model for adolescents in a residential treatment setting.Full-Time BenefitsWe value our employees and offer an outstanding benefits package, including:3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during your first yearMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits – effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentNine Agency-paid holidays403(b) Retirement Plan and employer match with employee participationTuition Reimbursement after one year of employmentPaid training throughout the yearCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Ongoing professional development Weekend availability is required. Candidates must be able to work at least one weekend shift each week.Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 based on work experience and/or education. Overtime and pay incentives availableEarn an additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked from 11:00 PM Friday through 11:00 PM Sunday (available to both Full-Time and Part-Time employees).Paid Training ProvidedCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNurtured Heart TrainingSafe Crisis Management TrainingUkeru TrainingJob SummaryBuild trusting relationships and meaningful connections with children and adolescents.Mentor and encourage youth through daily challenges while promoting positive decision-making.Support community integration by accompanying children and adolescents to school activities, shopping, medical appointments, family visits, and recreational outings.Teach and reinforce essential life skills, including cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal responsibility.Use positive reinforcement and crisis de-escalation techniques to help children and adolescents succeed.Participate in recreational activities.Serve as a positive role model while helping children and adolescents develop independence, confidence, and healthy social skills.Assist with bathing, feeding, grooming and other daily living skills.Assist with medication administration.RequirementsBachelor's Degree ORHigh School Diploma/GED plus three (3) years of experience working with children or adolescentsValid driver's license with a good driving recordAbility to work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment settingStrong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsPassion for making a positive impact in the lives of youthAbility to frequently lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).Must pass and maintain certification in mandated trainings including but not limited to Crisis Management, CPR and First Aid.Operate vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, insurance company requirements and Aurora Staffing Policies.Must be cleared for employment under the Criminal History Background Checks (CHRI).Clearance from the state of N.J. Department of Human Services Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (N.J.A.C. 10:44D) is required.Must be able to successfully complete any other training(s) as assigned or deemed necessary by Aurora Staffing, DDD/DCF, and/or the specific program element.Must pass a drug screen pre-employment and participate in random drug screens as assigned.Be cleared through the Child Abuse Registry Check (CARI)Legacy Treatment Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.About Legacy ServicesLegacy’s services are provided based on the principles of wellness and recovery. They aim to improve client's overall well-being by assisting them in recognizing and acknowledging their needs and strengths while incorporating them into an individualized service plan. We work to help individuals develop skills and utilize support systems to independently manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.