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Direct Support Professional

3 months ago

Independence, Missouri, United States Alternatives Inc. Full time

Alternatives, Inc. in
Jackson, NJ is looking to hire a
part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities. Are you looking for a part-time job where you can
make a positive difference in your community? Are you passionate about the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to live with dignity and respect? If so, read on

We pay a competitive wage of
$20.25/hr ($22.25 on weekends).

We also offer great perks including paid training, a sign-on bonus for those with DDD certifications, annual raises and performance incentives, referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, lunch and learns, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.


Current available opportunity:

Sun, _off_

Mon, _off_

Tue, _off_

Wed, 3pm - 11pm

Thurs, 3pm - 11pm

Fri, 3pm - 11pm

Sat, 3pm - 11pm

ABOUT ALTERNATIVES, INC.
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.


We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / CAREGIVER


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.

Some aspects of this job are not easily accomplished but at the end of each shift, knowing your clients are happy makes you feel great about the work you do

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred, _but not required_. As long as you are compassionate, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, are able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations, and want to make a difference,
you may be perfect for this part-time opportunity

WORK SCHEDULE


We operate 24-hour residential group homes which means our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers have many shift options including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.


TRAINING
All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis.

Trainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To Meeting.

All trainings are paid.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

  • Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer._