Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP 1)
- Location
- New Jersey
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
Westwood Apartments is a supportive program that promotes self-supporting emotional and social independence for the residents. The people who live in our social programs are constantly learning how to empower themselves through self-advocating and advocating for their peers; being active in the community; being involved in various agency affiliated groups and events. There is an expectation for employees to administer medication both as needed and on a regular basis, after becoming certified to do so.
Location: Westwood, NJ
Hours: Friday - Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Key Responsibilities
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
- Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (CPR/First Aid, etc.), as well as applying skills
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
- Building Positive relationships
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
- Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
Education & Experience
- A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
- A valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points is required
- Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to participate in 2 days of NJS Mandated DDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hire
- Tuberculosis test required for most positions
- New Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory
Benefits Include
- Retirement Plan with matching contributions
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on wireless service, gym memberships, & more!!!
YAI is an EEO.
- Type:
- Part Time
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Yai's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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