DSP (Direct Support Professional)

***NOW OFFERING A SIGNING BONUS -$500 FOR PART TIME, $1,000 FOR FULL TIME***

Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bergen, Morris, Warren and Somerset Counties. Our residential programs are homes that are settled in various communities throughout suburban North Jersey. Each home is custom suited to its residents, their abilities, needs and personalities. Avidd strongly believes in fostering independence and teaching life skills.

What We Are Looking For?

We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our residential group homes in Bergen County (Hackensack, Bogota, Englewood).

Available Shifts: Bogota: Sunday 3pm-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 11pm-7am

Englewood: Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday 3pm-11pm

Hackensack: Saturday, Sunday & Monday 3pm-11pm

Thursday-Sunday 11pm-7am

Salary is based on education, experience, and previous training.

Role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

· Attend to all personal care including but not limited to: toileting, dental hygiene (brushing and dental flossing if necessary), bathing, feeding etc; re-position, lift and transfer any individuals who utilize wheelchairs.

· Provide training for individuals in independent living skills.

· Supervise and assist in medications taken by individuals.

· Transport, assist and advocate on medical appointments.

· Supervise self-help skills of individuals, if necessary, provide least intrusive assistance.

· Initiate and follow through on leisure time activities.

· Assist individuals in nutritional food preparation.

· Supervise individuals with proper selection and care of clothing.

· Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the home.

· Complete accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (Therap) on every shift.

· Provide necessary First Aid and CPR to individuals in need.

Requirements:

· Applicants must be caring, responsible, and reliable.

· Must have a willingness to undergo required pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) application, Central Registry background check, physical/PPD testing, and training.

· Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license (in good standing and not in probationary status).

What Does Avidd Offer?

· Full Time and Part Time Signing Bonuses

· Incentives for select locations

· Insurance Options (Medical with HSA, Dental, Vision) at great rates.

· Paid Training

· Paid Holidays- including 3 Floating Holidays

· Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Employee Referral Bonus Program

· 403b Retirement Plan

· Flexible schedules

· Competitive wages with incentives for previous training and experience

APPLY TODAY ON INDEED!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.88 - $19.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated for COVID-19? Have you received a booster?
• What days and shifts are you available to work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License in good standing (Required)

Work Location: In person