What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Weekends position at Keystone Human Services?
Partnerships for People, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join in the mission of partnering with people with disabilities to help build relationships and develop skills to live and work as valued members of their community.
Responsibilities Include:
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Responsibilities Include:
- Create a healthy and engaging home for people with intellectual disabilities
- Teach and assist with daily living skills like cooking and light housekeeping
- Provide and assist with direct care such as personal care and hygiene
- Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported
- Support individuals to become independent, make decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles (ex: friend, neighbor, student, employee)
- Provide transportation within the community and to medical appointments as necessary
- $19.25 per hour
- Casual/Per Diem positions available for weekend 3pm-11pm shifts
- Extensive training and learning opportunities
- Career development and advancement
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including background checks, FBI clearance, MVR, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), and drug testing
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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