Direct Support Professional

News and Updates

DSP Career Development Program

Current DSPs:

Current DSPs may pursue an Associate’s degree in their chosen field. A stipend totaling $5,000 will be made available, and based on income, you maybe eligible for one hundred percent of tuition reimbursement.

Workforce Development-Certification:

Those seeking a change in career and/ or DSP’s that wish to increase their skills may participate in a certification program offered through Bergen County Community College as well as Gloucester County Community College. Coursework will allow for the development of skills and knowledge of the field of IDD.

Management System

(Payroll/ HR Compliance/Tax/ Benefits platform)

For additional “how to” information on ADP, click the link below

TB Testing Locations

The Board of Commissioners are proud to introduce this Relief Fund that is being made available to those employed in the direct personal care of the elderly, children, and adults with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities and brain injuries, whose wages have been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Eligible caregivers will receive $1000 in Relief Funds.

Caregiver Relief Fund Program

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

Human Resources:

  • All employees send in: DRIVERS LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND PROOF OF INSURANCE to hr@avenuestil.com.

Lately, HR has run into some issues trying to reach employees that have changes to their contact info but never informed HR. Any change in contact info must be directed to HR. There is a form: Change of Information to be completed by the employee.

 

  • HR has a new cell phone: (856) 723-5868 for any HR questions. URGENT matters that are NOT life-threatening are to be directed to the ON-CALL: (856) 237-6430.

 

As Avenues continues to transition to paperless, encourage DSPs to: