Direct Support Professional- DSP

Job Description

Job Description

Want to do something meaningful?

 

A young person who lives in Clinton, NJ is looking for a Self-Directed Employee (SDE) to assist them with getting connected to their community and to help them further their personal growth. Examples of this include but are not limited to; connecting to their community; assisting with the individual in maintaining their driving ability, assisting with their new schedule, managing tasks, time management for college, and guiding their with doing homework.

The role of the SDE (Self-Directed Employee) will report to the individual and the ideal candidate should be outgoing, encouraging, open-minded, creative, person-centered, and have reliable transportation. A basic understanding of Internet and computers is highly recommended.

 

Schedule of Services:

Hours: 6 to 10 per week with a potential opportunity to increase with the right candidate. 

Preferably afternoons and flexible weekends

 

Pay rate: 

Starting at $22.

Qualifications:

• Open-minded and come with a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Knowledge of Hunterdon County is not mandatory but is a plus.

 

• Must be willing to accept to see people for who they are and not as a label. 
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. A college degree or in college is a plus.
• Must be willing to use their own vehicle for transport.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be willing to pass a background check.
• Must be willing to pass a drug screening.
• Is authorized to legally work in the United States.