DSP (Direct Support Professional) Freehold
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Friends of Cyrus
Freehold Township, NJ (In Person)
$40,810 Salary, Full-Time
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Job description Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Immediate Positions Available) Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem
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! Are you looking for a rewarding job taking care of those in need? Do you love helping others? Do you want to work for a company that treats you like family? If you answered yes to these questions, look no further: Friends of Cyrus is the place for you. Founded by a parent of an adult son with Autism, Friends of Cyrus is committed to providing lifelong disability support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a Friends of Cyrus Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will develop intimate, lifelong friendships with the individuals we serve and encourage them to reach their highest level of independence.The Ideal FOC DSP:
- Is at least 18 years of age
- Has received their High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Has a valid Driver's License
- Can pass state-required background checks (Central Registry, MVR, Fingerprinting, Drug Screening, Physical and PPD)
- Has a passion for helping those in need
- Has strong interpersonal skills
- Is comfortable working independently and consistently
- Makes good judgment calls that benefit the FOC program participants and fellow staff members
- Must have the keen ability to responsibly and effectively handle stressful and aggressive challenging behaviors
- At least 1 year or more managing challenging behavior No experience working in this field?
- Supporting FOC program participants in their daily life with activities including, community outings, recreational events, cooking, personal care, and skill development
- Transporting FOC program participants to their activities, places of employment, and appointments
- Administering and supervising medication to FOC program participants
- Completing proper electronic documentation
- Ensuring FOC program participants are safe, healthy, and engaged in meaningful ways
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Extensive Specialized Training
- Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement Plan/401(k)
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Opportunities for
Professional Advancement Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$19.62 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
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