Direct Support Professional - DSP NJ

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), teaching daily and independent living skills, and promoting community integration.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HS diploma or its educational equivalent
• Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver's License with no more than five (5) points
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of position
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI's mission and vision
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more