Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Somerset, NJ
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Employer: Matheny Medical and Educational Center
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Description
Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for Part Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at our Somerset (Franklin Township), NJ Community Residence.
Shift is every Sunday 7am-7pm and every other Saturday 7pm-7am.
Full Time qualified candidates who are hired will receive a Signing Bonus of $1,500.00. ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of 1 year of continuous employment).
Duties of this position include:
Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.
Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.
Desired Qualities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
Position Requirements
Part-Time
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Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for Part Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at our Somerset (Franklin Township), NJ Community Residence.
Shift is every Sunday 7am-7pm and every other Saturday 7pm-7am.
Full Time qualified candidates who are hired will receive a Signing Bonus of $1,500.00. ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of 1 year of continuous employment).
Duties of this position include:
- Provides personal care tasks to an assigned client or group, which meets their hygiene, safety, comfort, nutritional, elimination, activity and social needs.
- Ensures clients are dressed properly and are clean and dry at all times
- Respects the client's rights, concerns, privacy and dignity at all times.
- Checks the clients for reddened areas and signs of skin breakdown, and reports findings to the nurse immediately.
- Notifies the nurse when a client complains about or exhibits sings of pain or injury.
- Maintains cleanliness of clients' wheelchairs.
- Maintains cleanliness of program spaces and client changing rooms. High touch surfaces will be cleaned/disinfected per facilities guidelines.
- Works with a partner to complete duties in accordance with facility policies.
- Participates in and contributes to departmental and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Participates and assists clients in day program classes and activities.
- Transports clients to and from day program classes and activities.
- Accompanies clients to/from program on vehicle transport.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow directions, both oral and written, and works cooperatively with other staff members.
- Ensures that all documentation requirements are completed during the work shift.
- Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with clients, family members and other staff members.
Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.
Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.
Desired Qualities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Paid Training
- Staff Appreciation events
- Health and Wellness fairs
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Diversity events
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Valid Driver's License.
- One year working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Part-Time
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Created: 2024-09-11
Reference: 6194529
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Franklin Township
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