Direct Support Professional

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

REPORTS TO: Regional Supervisor

JOB OVERVIEW: We are a growing organization serving an increasing number of families throughout the state of New Jersey. We hire experienced professionals for a variety of part-time & full-time roles on a rotating basis throughout the year. Our ideal candidates have a passion for serving and impacting the lives of adults with disabilities and their families.

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in a CONTRACT role. In this role, you will be responsible for providing community-based supports with life skills and activities of daily living such as shopping, transportation to & from day programs and personal appointments, self-care management and meal preparation

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Responsible for providing direct support to assist participant(s) in daily routine, life skills & activities

• Assist participant in skill development to achieve stated goals and build independence as outlined in participant’s ISP and/or Face Sheet

• Ensure participant arrives to scheduled activities and appointments on time

• Assist with gross and/or fine motor skills including mobility issues as needed on uneven or unpaved walkways

• Document and submit activity reports within 24 hours of service(s) being provided in accordance with NJ State guidelines

• Punctuality, Professionalism & Reliability Are A Must!!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience (2-3 yrs minimum) as a DSP working with individuals with disabilities required

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual/development disabilities a +.

• Some college or an Associate’s Degree (preferred); HS Diploma required

• CPR Certification & Knowledge of First Aid (preferred)

• Experience with providing Mobility Supports (preferred)

• Familiarity with OT/PT a +.

• Experience with Job Coaching and Life Skills Coaching (preferred)

• Specialized skills in Cooking/Culinary Arts, Financial Literacy, Visual or Performing Arts a +.

• Positive attitude and service-oriented mindset—Solid Customer Service Background

• Strong Verbal and Written communication skills--Bilingual Skills & Fluency in 2nd Language Welcomed (notably in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Korean, Russian, Arabic, & ASL)

• Valid state driver’s license & clean driving record

• Computer Skills—Knowledge and Proficiency with MS Office and Web based platforms a +.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Starting hourly rate is $23/hour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This is a 1099 contract role. To learn more about the Independent Contractor definition and what it means to be self-employed, visit .

• Contractors are not eligible for benefits.

• All contractors are subject to background check, including a review of driving record, and references

HOW TO APPLY: Complete job application & submit resume on Legacy Empowerment Services website via this link () No phone calls, please. Candidates meeting qualifications will be contacted for interviews.