Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Yachad; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Union Foundation (JUF) is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and vocational training in a day program for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Part-time positions are available. The DSP will work one-on-one and in small groups, support individuals’ goals, coordinate with program staff, and help create engaging activities, while ensuring accurate paperwork and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with adults with disabilities.
• Provide positive motivation and act as a role model.
• Ability to work in group and individual settings.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with individuals as well as leading group sessions.
• Job Coaching at training and various work sites.
• Monitor individuals’ goals and progress.
• Provide social skills training in individual and group settings.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create and implement group activities.
• Support individuals in different community settings.
• Support individuals with varying capabilities.

Skills

Direct care

Group activity facilitation

One-on-one support

Motivation & role-modeling

Flexibility

Job description

About Us:

Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through its numerous supportive programs such as Vocational Training, Day Habilitation, Medicaid Service Coordination and Community Habilitation, JUF uses an individualized approach to help each person maximize their potential.

Position Summary:

Jewish Union Foundation MD seeks dedicated staff member to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide direct care and vocational training to individuals with developmental disabilities in a day program setting. Staff will provide guidance and support to individuals related to their individual goals.

Part-time positions are available.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working one-on-one with individuals as well as leading group sessions
• Job Coaching at training and various work sites
• Monitoring individuals’ goals and progress
• Providing social skills training in individual and group settings
• Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Creating and implementing group activities.
• Supporting individuals in different community settings
• Supporting individuals with varying capabilities

Qualification Requirements:

• A desire to work with adults with disabilities
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others and act as a role model
• Ability to work well with othersli>
• Ability to be flexible and work in different settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with ID/DD population
• Driver’s License

Salary:

Salary Range: $20/hour