Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Habilitation Program

Faith Home Healthcare LLC; Fairfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Free Dental & Vision insurance

Health insurance

Free Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Faith Day Habilitation in New Jersey seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work with adults with intellectual disabilities, promoting wellbeing and helping them reach personal goals.

You will collaborate with a dedicated team to implement habilitation and behavioral support plans, assist with daily living tasks, and transport clients as needed, while maintaining professional relationships with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 1 year experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with persons served, families, staff.
• Maintain professional demeanor with parents and professionals.
• Implement habilitation and behavioral support plans.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications after completion of training.
• Help individuals plan and participate in community activities.
• Drive agency vehicles per policies.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Teamwork

Counseling skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Faith Day Habilitation is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work directly with adults with intellectual disabilities while promoting their personal, physical and emotional wellbeing. The primary role of the Direct Support Professional is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their personal goals.

About Faith Day Habilitation

Faith Day Habilitation, A Division of Faith Home Healthcare, is a community-based day habilitation center certified and licensed through the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities. Our program is dedicated to serving adult individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to assist and encourage them to reach their full potential. We believe that individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities should present an equal chance to live a happy and fulfilled life without being restricted by any limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish positive working relationships with persons receiving services, families, co-workers, management and the public.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with parents, guardians and other professionals.
• Implement outlined Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans/programs.
• Assist with personal care of persons receiving support as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications to persons receiving support after successful completion of medication administration course.
• Assist individuals with planning and participating in community activities.
• Drive agency vehicles for transportation of persons receiving support and adhere to all related vehicle operation policies.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.You have a High school diploma or GEDYou have a valid driver's license.You have at least 1 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.You have good counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Schedule, Experience & License/Certification

Schedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayExperience:DSP or Related Work: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver's License (Preferred)DSP Certification (Preferred)CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Free Dental & Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Free Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program