Direct Support Professional-Kinnelon, NJ

RHA Health Services, LLC • Kinnelon, NJ

83d • $18

About The Position

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional-Kinnelon, NJ Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. In this rewarding, entry-level role you will be a key member of a care team, helping people identify and achieve their goals and live their best lives. From one day to the next, you’ll wear many hats — advocate, cheerleader, teacher, shopping partner, role model, coach, and more — supporting people in both their home and community.

Requirements

• Valid High School Diploma/ High School Passing Certificate or GED OR College education.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Adult driver’s license.
• Pushing/Pulling/Carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy Lifting/Transferring.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Some computer skills preferred.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain good work attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees