Direct Support Professional — Impact & Growth

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Affordable healthcare benefits

Student loan reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults with autism and developmental disabilities build independence and daily living skills. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to growth and supportive supervision, with training and career development.

You will work in residential homes or vocational programs, ensuring safety and well-being, coaching daily living tasks, and supporting programs addressing social, emotional, physical, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid, non-provisional driver’s license required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Two-week paid orientation training (hybrid and in-person).
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions and know when to ask for support.
• Empathy, reliability and teamwork in supporting adults with autism and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals may work in residential group homes or vocational day programs.
• Help ensure the safety, health, and well-being of individuals in our care.
• Coach and assist individuals as they build daily living skills (food preparation, cooking, cleaning, shopping).
• Support planning, implementation, and documentation of programs addressing each individual's needs.
• Plan and participate in community-based employment, day program activities and outings promoting independence.
• Build positive relationships with individuals’ family members to support thriving.
• Safe transportation to appointments and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Team-oriented

Sound judgment

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults with autism and developmental disabilities build independence and daily living skills. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to growth and supportive supervision, with training and career development.

You will work in residential homes or vocational programs, ensuring safety and well-being, coaching daily living tasks, and supporting programs addressing social, emotional, physical, and