Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Cherry Hill

Circle Haven; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Haven, Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks a DSP for 10-13 hours per week, evenings and weekends, to support adults with disabilities in community-based settings. The role involves direct care, documentation, and promoting independence in daily living activities.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with individuals with disabilities, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Transportation and proof of car insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with physical limitations (using lifts/transfers).
• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and timeliness.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and walking for periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation, clean driving record, and proof of car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring and health care related tasks.
• Documents services provided. Keeps track of casework notes, daily activities, behavioral assessments.
• Maximizes independence in various life skills including nutrition, cooking, finance, community participation and social skills.
• Transport individuals, as appropriate, into community for outings or appointments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability-care experience

Communication skills

Dependable

Physical stamina

Transportation

Job description

We are looking for a DSP for a client in CHERRY HILL - 10-13 hours/week; evenings and weekends

Circle Haven, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative opportunities and support services to adults with disabilities in South Jersey. Circle Haven is a new, but growing organization that will have opportunities for community-based supports, individual supports, professional growth, and future opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• 2. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring and health care related tasks
• 3. Documents services provided. Keeps track of casework notes, daily activities, behavioral assessments
• 4. Maximizes independence in various life skills including nutrition, cooking, finance, community participation and social skills
• 5. Transport individuals, as appropriate, into community for outings or appointments
• 6. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with physical limitations (using lifts/transfers)
• Strong written and visual communication skills
• Dependable in attendance and timeliness
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and walking for periods of time
• Must have reliable transportation, clean driving record, and proof of car insurance