DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Sweetman Home (Full-time)

Job Description

Fulfilling Lives. Realizing Potential.

Hope Christian Services provides care, programs, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that each resident reaches their full potential. Our organization addresses every aspect of life—medical, residential, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and spiritual.

Hope Christian Services opened as Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat on December 4, 1972 as the only facility of its kind in the state of New Jersey. ECCR expanded into the community in 1986 with the development of community-based group homes, where residents enjoy supervised, supported living. In 1992 ECCR advanced its philosophy of providing a home-like setting for residents with the construction of on-site lodges.

Join Our Mission

Are you ready to make a difference every day? Hope Christian Services is on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team! Professional. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a recent graduate eager to start your career, we want YOU!

What We Offer:

A Thriving Work Environment: Clean, modern group homes with a low residents-to-staff ratio

Competitive hourly pay and eligibility for overtime pay. Full-time staff are eligible for a Sign-on bonus!

Positions Needed:

7am-3pm: Part-time with alternate weekends +$1.00/hour

3pm-11pm: Full-time with shift +$1.00/hour and weekend +$1.00/hour differentials

Outstanding Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (HCS covers up to 90% of healthcare benefits), PTO, Sick Days, Extended Illness, FMLA

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,800/year or $2,400/semester to support your educational goals

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Direct Support Professional, reporting to the Group Home Manager to join our team at our Group Home. As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for providing support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your main goal will be to ensure that our residents receive the highest quality of care and support, while promoting their independence and well-being. Additionally, your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be essential in providing high-quality care to our residents.

Responsibilities:

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming

Administer medications and monitor vital signs as needed

Assist with meal planning and preparation, and ensure that residents receive proper nutrition

Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, and engage them in meaningful activities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident care and progress

Transport residents to outings, events and the Possibility Center Day Program

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Attention to details and organizational skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid non-probationary driver's license and reliable transportation

Ability to work as a team and independently

Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently, ability to assist in a 2 person lift for residents, while using a hoyer lift

Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire

Employee shall submit to drug testing prior to employment and employee shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause

Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Record Information

Complete cooperation with the licensee (Hope Christian Services) and department staff in any inspection or investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Experience with medication administration

Experience with behavior management techniques

Part-time