Direct Support Professional
Maplewood, NJ Human Resources
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
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 plan
Requirements
  • 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
Salary Description
$18.00