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Full Time Direct Support Professional

Full Time Direct Support Professional

CompanyYai
LocationEnglewood, NJ, USA
Salary$18.5 – $18.5
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
  • Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus
  • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • Basic written and verbal communication
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
  • Drug Test, Pre Employment + Random

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 (Medication, Crisis Management, CPR/First Aid), 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 appointments, 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Willing to take initiative