Direct Support Professional

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Job description

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

NOW OFFERING A $250 REFERRAL BONUS!!!

RHD NJ Mainstay Visions also known as NJ STEP Is hiring aPART-TIME AND ON-CALL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP). The DSP assesses, plans, implements and evaluates daily living programs and routines for individuals with forensic histories. The DSP conduct all program operations in accordance with RHD policy and the regulatory requirements of NJ DMHAS. The DSP is responsible for ensuring the individual's health and safety is protected and that each individual participates to their fullest in activities of daily living.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SEVERAL PART TIME AND ON CALL DSP'S. THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN: FRIDAY NIGHT 9P-SAT 9A; SATURDAY 1P-9P; SUNDAY 10A-6P, AND 1P-9P.

We are currently recruiting DSP and could use your help! We wanted to make sure you know about the$250 REFERRAL BONUS offered to help recruit for this position.? If you know of anyone interested in part time and on call work at our NJ STEP program in Browns Mills, NJ, please share the following posting with them and share on your networks!

WHY WAIT?,APPLY TODAY TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

* Supervise Individuals according to planned supervision levels
* Assist Individuals in completing their clinical goals; implement the goal plans from the Participant Wellness Plan
* Support Individuals with daily life skills development, in the home and community
* Utilize RHD vehicle to transport individuals to approved activities within the community
* Support Individual with healthcare coordination, shopping, academic/vocational goals, utilizing community resources, social andinterpersonal development
* Support Individuals with cooking/ food preparation and menu planning
* Support Individuals with maintaining a clean and safe environment
* Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings as identified by RHD, NJ DMHAS or governing agencies
* Monitor Individuals when self administering medication (Medication Administration Training will be provided)

24/7 supervision is provided to Individuals in both residential and community settings.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

* 1 year in Human Services field preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

* High School Diploma/ GED required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Must Pass Criminal Background Check
* Valid Driver's License Required
* Excellent Communication skills (written and oral) including interpersonal skills
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Ability to engage participants in effective, therapeutic and recovery oriented interactions

PROGRAM SUMMARY

RHD NJSTEP Program provides supervised community-based residential services designed to provide a range of established and innovative rehabilitation strategies for adults with mental health diagnosis and forensic histories. The program focuses on community and personal safety, normalization and accountability in the least restrictive alternative residential setting.

RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN, OR DISABILITY STATUS.