Direct Support Professional - GH 5 (3330)
About The Position
Alternatives, Inc. in Phillipsburg, NJ is looking to hire a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities. We pay a competitive wage of $20.75/hr ($22.75 on weekends). We also offer great perks including paid training, annual raises, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program. For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses. Our services include residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation. We strive to enable our clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using our person-centered philosophy. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you begin each shift ready to help adults with developmental disabilities live their best lives as independently as possible. You have made it your mission to ensure the comfort and safety of each client. In our residential group home, you assist our residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments. You also assist in the implementation of individual behavioral plans. Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you teach them new skills and help them achieve goals. Based on each individual's preferences and behavioral plans, you encourage their interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities. You are happy to help them find greater access to the community. You are conscientious about reporting any concerns about their health and safety and keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date.
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
- Compassionate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Want to make a difference
Responsibilities
- Administering medication
- Cooking meals
- Performing personal hygiene
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Assist in the implementation of individual behavioral plans
- Teach new skills and help them achieve goals
- Encourage interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities
- Reporting any concerns about their health and safety
- Keeping 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
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account Participation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Paid Benefit Time (120 hours)
- Paid Sick Time (40 hours)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Jury Duty Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
