Direct Support Professional

Heart to Heart Health Care Services; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart Health Care Services in West Orange, NJ seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting. You will provide daily living support, transportation, and encouragement to promote independence.

The role offers full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules with base pay $18.00–$19.00 per year, along with required health clearances and prerequisites such as a valid driver's license and ID.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a second form of ID.
• Physical exam and PPD (tuberculosis test) completed within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with IDD in a group home setting.
• Assist with daily routines and transportation to enable independence.
• Support activities of daily living including self-care, household chores, and recreation.
• Encourage independence by offering appropriate skill training.

Job description

• Location Main Street,West Orange, NJ, 07052,United States


• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.00 / Year


• Required Degree High school

Heart to Heart is seeking professional, compassionate Direct Support Professionals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Direct Support Care - Full Time and Part Time and PRN

Requirements

• Driver's License and second form of ID


• Physical and PPD within the last year


• Diploma or Equivalent

Job Description

Direct Support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a Group Home setting. Provide support, transportation and assistance for each individual to enable her/him to complete daily routines in a safe, healthy, productive and dignified manner. This usually includes toileting, bathing, dressing, laundry, supervision of recreation. Encourages independence by providing both the opportunity and the appropriate levels of skill training for the individuals in categories such as self-care, household chores, social skills, recreation skills, etc.