Direct Support Professional DSP

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - The Arc of Cape May County

Are you looking for a new position that is more fulfilling? Are you a caring person that enjoys assisting others? Do you take pride in helping others reach their goals? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, and you are self-motivated and energetic, then you are who we’re looking for to become a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP)! Our DSPs have the great experience of supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live their most successful lives. Join an agency with over 60 years of longevity in promoting and protecting the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, a High School Diploma or GED, be able to work weekends, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities!

$20.50 per hour after completion of the first week of orientation (approximately 40 hours), in-program training (approximately 40 hours), and submission of completed training documentation. During training, and until the completed training packet is submitted to the Human Resources Department, the training rate of pay is $16.07 per hour. We provide various trainings including CPR / FA and medication training.

The typical shifts for these full-time positions are either 3pm-11pm or 11pm-9am in our residential programs. These positions are full-time (at least 40 hours per week) and include weekends.

Once you join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll have paid training and orientation sessions to gain skills in areas pertaining to developmental disabilities, medication dispensing, CPR / FA, crisis management, behavior support, documentation, and other job-related topics.

The Arc is committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals through direct services, advocacy, empowerment, education, and prevention. Help us achieve our goals of actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Here's a brief summary of the benefits offered : Health, dental, and vision benefits are available on the first day of the month after 60 days of full-time employment. The agency offers a two different plans with Aetna, one of them being a HSA plan. Employer paid group term life insurance is available to you after five months of full-time employment. You can enroll in the Principal Retirement Plan immediately, and be eligible for up to 3% matching contributions after a year of employment. There are nine residential holidays that staff are compensated either time and half or double time for hours worked on these days. We offer personal time-off, vacation time, and sick time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

Company Description

The Arc of Cape May County is a non-profit organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other diagnoses. We help them achieve their life goals and become more productive members of the community by providing support and creating opportunities for education, employment, housing, and recreation. We are changing public attitudes and fostering respect, access, and inclusion.

Company Description

The Arc of Cape May County is a non-profit organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other diagnoses. We help them achieve their life goals and become more productive members of the community by providing support and creating opportunities for education, employment, housing, and recreation. We are changing public attitudes and fostering respect, access, and inclusion.