What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at HomeCare Therapeutics?
HomeCare Therapeutics is seeking a Community Support Professional to join in the mission of partnering with people with disabilities to help build relationships and develop skills to live and work as valued members of their community.
The DSP is responsible for providing direct support and/or assistance for individuals with disabilities living at home with family members or living on their own, with roommates or with others without disabilities. The DSP will be responsible for working one-on-one with individuals to achieve or maintain increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their homes and in the community.
Support may include but is not limited to:
- Transport client to activities as previously arranged
- Provide assistance with community-based activities
- Accompanying and enabling an individual to attend events
Note: Must have own car and be able to drive around the individual to community events.
COVID-19 Vaccine requirement: Per Executive Order No. 283 signed by Governor Murphy new hires in eligible settings are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes being up to date with booster, if eligible. This role falls under this executive order and new hires must meet this requirement.
HomeCare Therapeutics, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCT will ensure equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, pregnancy, marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran statutory any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19