Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services, via Partnerships for People, seeks Direct Support Professionals to support adults with disabilities in New Jersey. You will foster inclusive, person-centered care, teach daily living skills and assist with personal care, while advocating for health and wellness.

Position offers casual/per diem and full-time hours with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support in areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health and autism.
• Create a healthy, engaging home setting and teach daily living skills.
• Advocate for health, wellness and full community participation.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Partnerships for People, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support.

Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Job details

• Casual/Per Diem and Full Time hours available
• $19.71 per hour

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication and basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.