Direct Support Professional - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Hardyston Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off from day one

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Training & growth

Collaborative team

Servant leadership

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Hardyston Township, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals in a day program. Start wage is $20.42 per hour, with increases based on education and experience.

This role requires empathy, teamwork, and a valid driver’s license, and includes ten paid orientation days. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, teaching daily living skills, and coordinating community activities.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional role requiring empathy and teamwork.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be 18+ years old.
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy in the day program.
• Supervise, coach, and assist with daily living skills (food prep, cooking, cleaning, shopping).
• Plan, implement, and document programs to meet social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Organize community-based jobs, volunteer activities, and outings for participants.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Hardyston Township, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals in a day program. Start wage is $20.42 per hour, with increases based on education and experience.

This role requires empathy, teamwork, and a valid driver’s license, and includes ten paid orientation days. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, teaching daily living skills, and coordinating community activities.