Direct Support Professional Job at Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc

Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc Beverly, NJ 08010

Starting at 18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Professional at Broadstep you will provide care for individuals with intellectual/development disabilities (I/DD), and mental illness, by assisting with all daily life activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attend to all personal care including but not limited to toileting, dental hygiene (brushing and dental flossing if necessary), bathing, selection/care of clothing, feeding etc.
  • Re-position, lift and transfer any individuals who utilize wheelchairs.
  • Supervise and assist in medications taken by individuals.
  • Transport, assist and advocate on medical appointments.
  • Supervise self-help skills of individuals,
  • Initiate and follow through on leisure time activities.
  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the home.
  • Complete accurate documentation in Electronic Health Record (Therap)
  • Provide necessary First Aid and CPR to individuals in need.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing and not in probationary status
  • Caring, compassionate and patient
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Use a computer for documentation purposes
  • Must have a willingness to undergo required pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) application, Central Registry background check, physical/PPD testing, and training.
Physical Requirements
  • Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
  • Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more.
  • Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
  • Use of computers and office equipment.
  • Occasional driving of Broadstep vehicles for business purposes.
  • Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Work Environment
  • Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated.
  • Some fluctuations in temperature.
  • Use of protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown.
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.
What We Offer

  • Paid Training-NO experience needed.
  • Multiple Shifts Available.
  • Flexible schedules including part-time and full-time opportunities
  • Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision.
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays,
  • PTO
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
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