Direct Support Professional — Transform Lives Daily

Easter Seals TN; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Tenure Pay Scale

Annual Performance Bonus

Shift Premium

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living, community activities, and in-home supports. You will help with meals, hygiene, medications, and participation in therapeutic plans.

Training will be provided to succeed in this mission-driven role. Starting at $15/hour with a $1 shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays 9am–9pm, plus health, life, LTD insurance, 403(b), and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have valid automobile insurance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• DSPs may accompany individuals in the community to support therapeutic and behavioral plans with clinical staff.
• DSPs help enhance quality of life by supporting individuals in their person-centered home.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living, community activities, and in-home supports. You will help with meals, hygiene, medications, and participation in therapeutic plans.

Training will be provided to succeed in this mission-driven role. Starting at $15/hour with a $1 shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays 9am–9pm, plus health, life, LTD insurance, 403(b), and generous PTO.