What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Circle Haven?
Job Description: Circle Haven, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative opportunities and support services to adults with disabilities in South Jersey. Circle Haven is a new, but growing organization that will have opportunities for community-based supports, individual supports, professional growth, and future opportunities.
*Currently, Circle Haven is looking for Direct Support Professionals to support one individual in their home or in the community by providing opportunities for successful participation in Activities of Daily livings (ADLS), community-based classes, and social opportunities.
*Schedule of need is currently: overnights (8p-8a) on weeknights and/or weekends 8a-8p or 8a-4p
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
2. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring and health care related tasks
3. Documents services provided. Keeps track of casework notes, daily activities, behavioral assessments
7. Maximizes independence in various life skills including nutrition, cooking, finance, community participation and social skills
8. All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience working with individuals with challenging behavior
- Strong written and visual communication skills
- Dependable in attendance and timeliness
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and walking for periods of time
- Passion for the non-profit sector and a deep commitment to the organization's mission.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20