Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Summit Home Care New Jersey
Ocean County, NJ
$17-$19 an hour
Full-time

Summit Home Care New Jersey -

Summit Home Health Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide person-centered care with compassion and respect to individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities.

As a DSP, you will provide safe, engaging, and meaningful opportunities to individuals in their homes and communities.

Various schedules and shifts are currently available, including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Responsibilities

  • Support individuals to obtain skills for daily living
  • Encourage independence through personalized plans of care
  • Support individuals with recreational activities in the community
  • Nurture social and communication skills
  • Strengthen independence

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Have a current, non-provisional driver’s license in good standing
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Have a desire to work with individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities to achieve or maintain increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their homes and in the community.
  • CPR / First Aid certification (preferred)
  • Previous experience welcome, but not required. We offer paid job training.

Pay : $17 - $19 an hour

EEO Statement

Summit HHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging and maximize their unique potential.

To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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