Direct Support Professional [Hudson Milestones]
Company Introduction:
Hudson Milestones seeks to build and maintain a Hudson County-based organization dedicated to the care, support, and advancement of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families towards achieving, to the maximum extent possible, the individual's life goals and establishing self-sufficiency in the community.
Job Title:
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Responsibilities:'
Basic responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Direct Care assists clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, assistance with bathroom use, tooth brushing
The position requires documentation that should be clear and concise.
Housekeeping to include laundry, cleaning, sanitizing
Providing Companionship
Van driving for errands, appointments, or social events
Medication Administration
Client safety and support
Incident documentation and follow up
Assisting with Meal
Preparations and Food Shopping
Attending Medical Appts and advocating on behalf of the client.
Safety and Upkeep of Residential Group Home Properties Reporting Concerns to Supervisors
Qualifications:
21 years of age or older
High School Diploma/GED Equiv.
Valid & Clean NJ Driver's
License (Probationary/Provisional not accepted)
Benefits:
Benefits offered to Full-time employees only: 30 hours a week or more
Job Type:
Full-time, Part-time, and Substitute
Additional information:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) of Residential Services works with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities aiding and instructing them to strengthen life skills. This position requires a compassionate direct care professional as you will be assisting adults with day-to-day living. Client care, safety. housekeeping, medication administration, community experience, and documentation are major responsibilities of the DSP.
Our Hudson County area residential locations are looking for Full Time and Part Time DSPs to fill evenings or overnight shifts caring for those we serve.
Flexibility a plus, hours may include weekends.
Full Time $18.75hrly
Part Time $17.25hrly
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/Equiv.
Valid New Jersey Driver's License.
Twenty-one years of age or older.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Professional disposition.
A negative i3Screen (drug test) result mandated by Grant
All employees are currently mandated to comply with any Covid-19 regulations such as wearing a mask where applicable, social distancing, Covid-19 vaccinations/boosters as mandated by Executive Orders, and adhering to risk assessments for the safety and health of all clients and agency staff.
How to Apply:
https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5353033
Attachments/Flyers:
***Currently offering a $1,500.00 hiring incentive for new hires and new applicants *restrictions apply and must complete all onboarding and new hire requirements including being granted regular status within the 90-day probation period. If eligible, incentives are paid out in increments.
