Awake Overnight DSP - SAL 8 (2727)

ALTERNATIVES INC • Clay Township, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is seeking a full-time awake overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in Phillipsburg, NJ, to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves ensuring the comfort and safety of clients in a residential group home, assisting with daily living activities, implementing individual behavioral plans, teaching new skills, and facilitating community integration. Alternatives, Inc. has over 40 years of experience providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, focusing on residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation services. The organization emphasizes a person-centered philosophy to help clients achieve independence and community integration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and a drug screen
• Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training
• Basic computer skills
• Compassionate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Want to make a difference

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities
• Ensure the comfort and safety of each client
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments
• Assist in the implementation of individual behavioral plans
• Teach new skills and help clients achieve goals using effective teaching and mentoring techniques
• Encourage clients' interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities based on their preferences and behavioral plans
• Report any concerns about clients' health and safety
• Keep documentation accurate and up-to-date

Benefits

• Paid training
• Annual raises
• Mileage reimbursement
• Staff appreciation events
• Employee recognition awards
• Health and wellness fairs
• Eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Federal Credit Union
• Discounted Auto Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Plan
• AFLAC
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Full-Time Employees only)
• Dental Insurance (Full-Time Employees only)
• Life Insurance (Full-Time Employees only)
• Short and Long Term Disability (Full-Time Employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account Participation (Full-Time Employees only)
• Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time Employees only)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) (Full-Time Employees only)
• Paid Benefit Time (120 hours) (Full-Time Employees only)
• Paid Sick Time (40 hours) (Full-Time Employees only)
• Paid Bereavement Leave (Full-Time Employees only)
• Paid Jury Duty Leave (Full-Time Employees only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees