Job Description:
The Arc of Monmouth serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in group homes and day programs. We are seeking qualified Direct Support Professional candidates for full-time, part-time Time and Per Diem positions in our Monmouth County group homes .
This position is paying $16.46/hr during the 4 months probationary period, then goes to $21.46/hr.
Summary:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the group home. DSPs assist residents with meal preparation, personal care, transportation, behavior management, and more. This is a challenging yet rewarding position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach, monitor, engage and assist residents in all activities of daily living and social interactions
- Implement methods and techniques to assist residents in attaining service plan objectives
- Transport residents to various appointments and activities
- Administer medications, as required
- Complete daily logs and written reports in electronic records systems
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 18 years or older
- Valid NJ Driver's License with 5 or fewer points(Not probationary)
- Computer skills
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred.'
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.46 - $21.46 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
