Direct Support Professional - GH 9
About The Position
Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home in Jackson, New Jersey. The role focuses on helping residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety. DSPs assist with activities of daily living, implement individual behavioral plans, teach and mentor residents, support their interests, and facilitate community participation. The position also involves documenting care and reporting health or safety concerns. The available schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with Sunday and Monday off. The wage is $20.75 per hour, with a stated weekend rate of $22.75 per hour. Alternatives, Inc. provides residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with mental illnesses, using a person-centered approach to promote independence and community integration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass criminal and registry background checks and a drug screen.
- Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Ability to pass and maintain required training, including CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training.
- Basic computer skills.
- Compassion, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including medication administration, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
- Transport residents to medical appointments.
- Assist with implementation of individual behavioral plans.
- Teach and mentor residents in developing skills and achieving goals.
- Encourage residents' interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities.
- Promote residents' independence, comfort, and safety.
- Report concerns about residents' health and safety.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- 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
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness program (PSLF)
- 120 hours of paid benefit time
- 40 hours of paid sick time
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid jury duty leave
- Annual raises
- Staff appreciation events
- Employee recognition awards
- Health and wellness fairs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
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