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)! DSPs have the great experience of supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live their most successful lives. Use your many years of life experiences to mentor and support the individuals served by our agency.

You need a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, a High School Diploma or GED, 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. Shifts available are either 3pm-11pm or 11pm-9am.

• Rewarding work
• Shift Work
• Year-Round Employment
• Paid Vacation Time and Sick Time
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Employee Savings Plan

The Arc of Cape May County is a non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cape May County. We are supportive of their goals and assist with their needs. Our goal is to provide quality assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and to help them to become as independent as possible.

The successful DSP candidates will be responsible for assisting individuals with daily activities, providing emotional support, and helping them to reach their goals. These DSP positions require compassionate individuals who are patient, understanding, and able to work with a diverse population in our home or apartment settings. Direct Support Professionals must also have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with individuals served. Direct Support Professionals assist with:

• Meeting individuals’ needs and developing an effective support relationship
• Providing person-centered supports that recognize the rights of each individual and encourage individuals supported to live the life they choose
• Assisting with daily personal hygiene care
• Collaborating with families and support team to provide the best opportunities
• Supporting basic housekeeping chores
• Helping plan appointments
• Assisting individuals with preparing meals
• Assisting with participation in social and recreational activities
• Ensuring that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards
• Administer medications in accordance with physician’s orders
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Assisting with mobility and perform lifting when necessary
• Transporting and accompany individuals on a variety of community activities

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 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. Joining our team as a Direct Support Professional offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

• Apply today! http://arcofcapemay.info/application/Employmentapplication.html

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• Go to www.arcofcapemay.org and click on the Careers Tab to apply today.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person