Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Partnerships for People in Linden, NJ is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide individualized, person-directed support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. You will create a healthy, engaging home setting, teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and advocate for wellness.

Keystone Human Services' program emphasizes inclusion, community participation, and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support to adults with disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.
• Assist with daily living skills, personal care, and advocacy for health and wellness.

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:Full Time hours available$19.71 per hourMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentEffective communication and basic computer skillsValid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicleSuccessful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verificationsKeystone 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.