Full Time Direct Support Professional
Company | Yai |
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Location | Englewood, NJ, USA |
Salary | $18.5 – $18.5 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Entry 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