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Direct Support Professional External

$19.25 per hour

AVENUES TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.? Do you enjoy helping people be the best versions of themselves? If yes, look no further because working for Avenues to Independent Living could be the right fit for you. Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) support our clients to achieve their desired quality of life and ensure optimal health and safety. They assist and support people with varied abilities to live a more independent life, increase socialization and actively participate in their community.

We are Hiring Team Members Who:

  • Possess a High School Diploma or GED

  • Are 18 Years of age or older

  • Have a current Driver’s License in good standing with proof of registration & insurance

  • Are compassionate and understanding

  • Have strong verbal communication skills

The Perks of working for Avenues to Independent Living:

  • Flexible Schedule –Alternative to the traditional 9-5 due to our clients needs. We can accommodate almost any ideal schedule you are looking for due to our variety of shifts.

  • Superior Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement (2) Classes per semester after 90 days of employment averaging 20 hour per week. 401K contribution after 1 year of employment averaging 20 hour per week. Employee Incentive Program for all employees.

  • Rewarding and Meaningful Experiences - You are making a difference in people’s lives everyday which gives you purpose and fulfillment.

The Current Minimum Starting Hourly Rate for this position is: $19.25 per hour

About Avenues to Independent Living:

We have been serving our community for 22+ years by delivering home and community- based services to increase independence, personal choices, and quality of life. We have over 450 clients and 300 employees which are continuously growing by the day. Together we provide services in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties.

Avenues provides individualized supports to help adults with various disabilities and needs choose the services they desire to live in their own homes, access their communities, and explore and maintain meaningful employment. We form personal and meaningful connections with our clients, to know, understand, and meet their needs at every level. Supports are focused on building an individualized service and/or employment plan around a person’s preferences, strengths, abilities, and requirements. Services are self-directed and the process involves families, friends, and professionals in both the planning and selection of services for the individual. Come join our team and together we can make a difference!

Essential Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Assist Clients with living skills such as shopping, transportation, hygiene, cooking, and cleaning.

  • Support clients in community experiences and at social events.

  • Accompany and support individuals in medical appointments.

  • Support clients in achieving the goals they have set.

  • Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director or Manager.

EVERYONE HAS THE ABILITY TO DREAM, THRIVE AND BE INDEPENDENT!

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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