Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Description:

Direct Support Professional

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career? WILO is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team and provide essential support to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring resident safety and wellness at all times.

Maintaining accurate time sheets, note taking, documentation and staff checklist completion.

Light housekeeping to ensure homes are kept clean and organized during shifts.

Transporting residents to and from programs and activities.

Maintaining professional communications and interactions with all parties including residents, parents and other staff.

Facilitating residents during life skills training such as personal wellness (gym time), laundry skills, personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning and other skills training.

Conducting Quality Assurance Checklists during shifts.

Other tasks associated with the care and safety of WILO NJ residents as deemed necessary by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

Competitive pay.

Health insurance.

Paid time off.

Ongoing training and development.

401-K Retirement planRequirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Proof of Auto Insurance and Vehicle Registration

Successful completion of Background and Fingerprint check

Drug testing

Physical and TB test

Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) Check

Medicaid Exclusion Check

Full-time