Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Somerset

Matheny-School-and-Hospita; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Staff Appreciation events

Health and Wellness fairs

Employee Recognition Awards

Diversity events

Employee Referral Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Matheny Medical and Educational Center is hiring a Full Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Somerset/Franklin Township, NJ area. The role focuses on personal care, dignity, safety, and assisting clients in daily activities within our community residence.

The position offers a signing bonus of $1,500 and requires a high school diploma or GED, with valid driver's license and prior experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. The shift is 7am-7pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• One year working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care tasks to an assigned client or group.
• Ensures clients are dressed properly and clean.
• Maintains cleanliness of clients' wheelchairs and spaces.
• Documents requirements during the work shift.
• Transports clients to and from day program classes and activities.
• Accompanies clients to/from program on vehicle transport.
• Works with a partner to complete duties per facility policies.
• Participates in department and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Respect

Professionalism

Integrity

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Somerset

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) at our Somerset (Franklin Township), NJ Community Residence.

Shift is 7am-7pm.

Full Time qualified candidates who are hired will receive a Signing Bonus of $1,500.00. ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of 1 year of continuous employment).

Duties of this position include:

• Provides personal care tasks to an assigned client or group, which meets their hygiene, safety, comfort, nutritional, elimination, activity and social needs.
• Ensures clients are dressed properly and are clean and dry at all times
• Respects the client's rights, concerns, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Checks the clients for reddened areas and signs of skin breakdown, and reports findings to the nurse immediately.
• Notifies the nurse when a client complains about or exhibits sings of pain or injury.
• Maintains cleanliness of clients' wheelchairs.
• Maintains cleanliness of program spaces and client changing rooms. High touch surfaces will be cleaned/disinfected per facilities guidelines.
• Works with a partner to complete duties in accordance with facility policies.
• Participates in and contributes to departmental and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates and assists clients in day program classes and activities.
• Transports clients to and from day program classes and activities.
• Accompanies clients to/from program on vehicle transport.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions, both oral and written, and works cooperatively with other staff members.
• Ensures that all documentation requirements are completed during the work shift.
• Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with clients, family members and other staff members.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Desired Qualities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary scale for this position is $20 - $24 per hour.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• One year working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.