Direct Support Professional

Devereux • Monroe Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with individuals in their day program. As a DSP, you will ensure individuals are safe and healthy, supervise and coach them in daily living skills, and help plan and implement programs to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs. You will also plan and participate in community-based activities and transport individuals to and from the program. Devereux offers the ASCEND program, which provides career guidance, coaching, skills development, and financial assistance, including 100% tuition coverage for undergraduate and graduate programs, and student loan repayment.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
• Be 18 years of age or older (required).
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.
• Supervise, coach, and assist our individuals in achieving their goals for daily living skills, such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals.
• Plan and participate in community-based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for our individuals to be involved with.
• Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program.

Benefits

• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED