Direct Support Professional

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT INC•Elmwood Park, NJ

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About The Position

The Center for Family Support (CFS) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental and related disabilities. The role calls for compassion, dedication to protecting individuals’ rights, and a commitment to building genuine, supportive relationships. DSPs help individuals pursue meaningful lives, develop skills, make choices, and participate in their communities. Full-time and part-time positions are available across the organization’s programs. CFS states that it was the first agency in New Jersey and New York to achieve Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL), reflecting its commitment to services that enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. The position pays USD $18.43 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required; a valid driver’s license is preferred depending on program needs, and experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

Help the people supported pursue meaningful lives by listening to their dreams and helping them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
Help individuals identify what is important to them and what is important for them, and involve them in activities matching their interests, gifts, and plans.
Help individuals learn to form and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
Respect individuals’ rights and teach them to speak up for themselves.
Use a person-centered philosophy throughout the day and treat each moment as a potential teaching moment.
Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
Protect individuals’ health, which may include administering medication, following doctors’ orders, accompanying individuals to medical appointments, and seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
Participate with team members in developing service plans and carry out assigned responsibilities.
Protect individuals’ safety by providing the supervision specified in their service plans and reporting potentially dangerous situations to a supervisor.
Follow agency procedures for incident and suspected-abuse reporting, and cooperate with Agency and Division staff during investigations and inspections.