Direct Support Professional

Job overview

Direct Support Professional, onsite, in Cherry Hill Township, NJ. Compensation is not specified. Sevita provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role exists to provide direct support and assistance to individuals in accordance with their service or program plans, ensuring their daily needs are met and promoting their well-being and community integration.

What you'll do

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately document progress and activity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served.
• Greet family members and other visitors.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served.
• Accurately administer or support self-administration of medication.
• Monitor individual’s health.
• Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus.
• Transport individuals into the community.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

sevita

cherry hill township nj

full-time

direct care

human services

caregiver

support staff

nj jobs

healthcare

About the employer

Sevita is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.