Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others?
*Would you like to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?*
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*If YES, we have a great opportunity for a Direct Care Professional who is passionate, kind and has an interest in working with individuals with disabilities in our Community Inclusion Program!*
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_The Direct Support Professional (DSP) effectively provides direct care support to program participants with developmental disabilities and special needs in all areas of adult daily living._
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*Full Time and PT as needed*
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Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure services include case records, Individual Habilitation Plans, behavior plans and recommendations. DSP’s are required to properly develop, implement and document all required information pertaining to direct care in compliance with Federal and State standards and Easterseals policy and procedures.
• Provide direct support to persons receiving services in the facility including but not limited to: transportation, feeding, use of bathroom transfers and other personal hygiene needs, assistance with ambulation, monitoring and/or administering medications and assisting with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning and social interactions.
• Ensure that services delivered include the eight dimensions of wellness (e.g. spiritual, emotional, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, environmental and financial)
• The DSP will also be responsible to maintain all medical appointments and recommendations for each consumer.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.eastersealsbenefits.com .
Location: 15 Manchester Ave Suite 10, Forked River, NJ 08731
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Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum (required)

• One year of experience as a DDD Direct Support Professional or equivalent preferred

• Technically astute and comfortable working on various computer systems

• Effective verbal and written communication skills/Ability to problem-solve and follow through on assigned tasks

• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, persons receiving services, their families, and the public

About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.
Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE
Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Location: 15 Manchester Ave Suite 10, Forked River, NJ 08731

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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