Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Royal Community Support; Somerdale (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 10% match

Medical

Dental

Job summary

Royal Community Supports seeks a self-motivated Direct Support Professional to assist an energetic individual in Somerdale, New Jersey. The role includes weekly 6-hour sessions and transportation to parks and outdoor activities using the employee's vehicle.

A background check and drug screening are required, with autism experience considered a plus for engaging the individual. The DSP must be 18+, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and maintain a reliable vehicle and valid driver's

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a vehicle and transport the individual.
• Experience with supporting individuals with high energy.
• Experience working with autism is a plus.
• Must be person-centered and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual in Somerdale with community-based activities.
• Transport to parks and outdoor activities using own car.
• Ensure safety and engage the individual in activities.
• Complete background checks and pass drug screening as required.

Skills

Driving

Transportation

Autism experience

Person-centered approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Royal Community Supports is looking for a self-motivated, energetic Direct Support Professional to support an individual who lives in Somerdale, New Jersey

Somerdale - DSP needed for community-based activities - once weekly, 6 hours. DSP would transport individual (own car) to parks and various outdoor activities. DSP must have experience with supporting individuals with high energy; experience with autism a plus. This individual is very social and can get focused on specific subjects; is generally pleasant and engaging. Must have reliable vehicle and be willing to drive person to various places. $34/hr.

Schedule of Services:

once weekly, 6 hours

Benefits:

(Full time Benefits after 25 hours)

• A 401K isa benefit that is available to employees who have successfully completed their 90-day introductory period to Royal. Employees who have are eligible to enroll the following month. Royal has a 10% match to employee contributions, and more information about this benefit can be provided upon request
• Medical
• Dental

Qualifications:

• Must be able to recognize that disability is a label and not a description
• Must be person centered minded
• Staff need to be open minded and come with a positive attitude
• Staff must remember that you are working for a person and not a label
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a car
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must be willing to have a background check
• Must be willing to take a drug screening
• Must be authorized to legally work in the United States

Starting Pay Rate:

$34 per hour

Code:

RROBSON