35-hr Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Hab Program

Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

Job Title: 35-hr Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Hab Program / Employment Services 

Job Type: Full time: 9 am - 4 pm (Monday to Friday)

Location: Within Somerset County |At the group home residences within the community.

Pay: $18.91/hr

Education: HS Diploma or GED required

Eligibility/Experience Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license
• One year’s experience I/DD (preferred)

Job Description:

• Assist consumers, as needed, in skill development, activities of daily living, personal care, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs; assisting with feeding as necessary
• Assist consumers in nutritional planning, grocery shopping and preparation of all meals.
• Collaborate on the development/implementation of consumers’ Individual Service plans (ISP).
• Train and support consumers in all areas of their ISP.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Train and support consumers in the community including: social, recreational, cultural, religion and education networks.

Benefits:

 Full-Time:

Schedule

• Health, Vision, Dental 
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid orientation

Equal Opportunity Employer