Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional – Location: Sparta, NJ Salary and Benefits Starting salary: $20.42 per hour, increases with education/experience. Time off benefits starting on day one. Health benefits effective 30 days after employment (My Devereux Benefits). Tuition and student loan assistance. Growth and training development. Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to engage in an organization that values Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work. Generous time‑off accrual from day one, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care and mental health services (including telemedicine). Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance. Employee assistance / work‑life balance program. Responsibilities Ensure individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program. Supervise, coach, and assist individuals in achieving daily living skills, such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping. Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet social, emotional, physical, and personal needs. Plan and participate in community‑based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for individuals. Schedule and transport individuals to and from day program. Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Valid non‑provisional driver’s license. Age 18 years or older (required). Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays. Empathetic and team‑oriented approach to care. Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to reduce the risk of abuse. The organization cooperates fully with authorities. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux