Direct Support Professional

Transform Lives as a Direct Support Professional with Alpine Learning Group

Are you ready to make a difference while building a career that transforms lives, including your own?

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Alpine Learning Group, you will play an essential role in enhancing the quality of life for adults with autism. Through your work, you’ll help individuals achieve independence in daily life skills, master community-based employment, and realize their fullest potential. Your efforts will directly contribute to meaningful outcomes that empower those you support and bring purpose to your career.

At Alpine, we’re committed to your success from day one. You’ll receive comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role. With ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals, you’ll develop the skills and expertise needed to grow. As you guide adults with autism toward greater independence and success, Alpine will also guide you toward your professional aspirations, offering paid professional development and tuition reimbursement to support your career goals—whether that’s becoming a BCBA or pursuing other career paths in the field.

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative environment that values resilience, adaptability, and dedication. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our team members, fostering a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a journey to make a lasting impact—on the lives of the adults you serve and on your own future.

Start your transformative journey today. Apply now to join the Alpine Learning Group and make a meaningful difference every day.

Job Duties:

· Supervises assigned learners throughout the day

· Implements instructional programs

· Provides job coaching at Supported Employment/Volunteer sites

· Conducts discrete trials

· Performs chaining techniques in order to teach more complex tasks

· Executes prompting (e.g., modeling, manual guidance, verbal)

· Provides incidental teaching learning opportunities

· Provides systematic desensitization exposures

· Collects, summarizes, and reports data

· Manages problem behaviors and implements behavior reduction programs

· Reports emergencies and injuries as per ALG policies and procedures

· Attends staff meetings and in-service training sessions (including crisis intervention).

· Recommends materials, equipment, and supplies.

· Carries out other duties as may be requested by the Clinical Supervisors

· Contributes to the overall development of instructional and treatment programs

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma

· Experience working with adult learners with disabilities (preferred)

· Experience working with learners with autism (preferred)

· Valid Current NJ driver's license

Clearances: DDD Criminal Background Fingerprint Check, Mantoux TB Test, CARI Check, Citizenship Status (I-9), Drug Screening, Motor Vehicle Check

Job Type: Full-time 8:00-4:00 M-F

Alpine Learning Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes. We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability status, to apply for positions within our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates and creating a welcoming atmosphere where every employee feels valued and respected.