Direct Support Professional (DSP)

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent.

If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you.

Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment.

They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

Responsibilities :

• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities.
• Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental / behavioral plans.
• Encourage community participation.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities.
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping.
• Assist clients with daily living activities as per their ISP.
• Provide individual support and community services.
• Implement vocational and pre-vocational programs.
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with individual and families for best care opportunities.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements and Skills :

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR / First Aid training (Preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's License (Required).
• English Speaking
• Spanish Speaking

About Elderly Savior Homecare :

ELDERLY SAVIOR HOMECARE operates in the Essex County area and also provides services in Union, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson and Morris counties.

We are licensed, insured, bonded, accredited and a Medicaid and VA provider. If you are interested in a career as a caregiver, RN, LPN, contract physical and occupational therapist please submit your application along with your resume and cover letter and someone from our HR Department will contact you when a position opens.

We employ competent, caring, well-trained and compassionate individuals whose is compassionate in helping others. In turn, our home health care agency provides additional training, opportunities for enhancing knowledge, competitive compensation, and trustworthy management.

Last updated : 2024-05-06