DSP: In-Home & Community Support Specialist

Towne Home Care; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Medical insurance available after 90?d

Job summary

Towne Home Care in Middlesex, NJ is seeking qualified Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one supports in private residences and in the community, in line with each individual's ISP. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.

Applicants who can work daytime shifts are strongly preferred. Training includes DSP modules and CPR/BLS; benefits include weekly pay, direct deposit, and health coverage after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of initial required DSP training modules through the College of Direct Supports
• CPR/BLS certification
• 1 Current PPD Test (Single Step PPD) or Chest X-Ray

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and community based supports to individuals in private residences and in the community on a one-on-one basis in accordance with the ISP
• Act as a member of each individual's interdisciplinary team to assist with the ISP development
• Assist and support the individual to perform domestic and household tasks
• Assist individuals in completing personal care activities
• Assist individuals with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
• Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
• Complete thorough logs linking activities to ISP goals

Skills

DSP experience

Smartphone usage

Nutrition basics

Caring & compassionate

Situation assessment

Education

College of Direct Supports DSP training

CPR/BLS certification

1 Current PPD Test or Chest X-Ray

Job description

Towne Home Care in Middlesex, NJ is seeking qualified Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one supports in private residences and in the community, in line with each individual's ISP. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.

Applicants who can work daytime shifts are strongly preferred. Training includes DSP modules and CPR/BLS; benefits include weekly pay, direct deposit, and health coverage after 90 days.