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Direct Support Professional

Sweet Influence Inc

Job Description

Job Description

DSP must work with compassion, patience, good work ethic, dependability, honesty.

A DSP is an individual who will be working with individuals with developmental disabilities. They will:

  • Assist individual with their daily living needs.
  • Assist individual with their personal hygiene care.
  • Teach individual life skills by providing love and compassion.
  • Assist with Increasing Community Participation (such as daily errands, attending events, restaurant, purchasing items, travel training, etc.)
  • Assist with Increasing Independence (such as helping the individual learn to do laundry, cook, clean, dress, grocery shop, pay for items, etc.)
  • Assist with Learning Activities (such as basic tutoring – math, reading, writing; support in attending a class; etc.)
  • Assist with On-The-Job Support (such as safety awareness, using the restroom, attending to task, lunch/breaks, etc.)

We have cases available in Union, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties.

DSP's will also undergo, or must have priorly completed additional training/ prerequisites including the following.

  • Minimum 18 years of age – AND –
  • Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
  • Valid driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points) if driving is required
  • Complete approved CPR and Safety Training and produce documentation.
  • CARI check completion within 10 days of start of service
  • Drug Testing per Stephen Komnino’s Law prior to start of service
  • Stephen Komnino’s’ Law Training via CDS prior to start of service
  • Danielle’s Law Training via the CDS prior to start of service
  • Completion of CDS DDD mandatory training bundle within 90 dates of hire
  • EXPERIENCE PREFERRED!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Commission

Experience:

  • DSP: 1 year (Preferred)
Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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