Community Support Specialist — Day Program (Autism/DD)

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Day Program Specialist to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in community and classroom settings.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (37.5 hours/week) with a pay of $19.00 per hour. Responsibilities include leading groups, transportation, documentation and collaboration to promote independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Experience using electronic health record systems preferred.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead groups to facilitate member's personal, social, vocational and independent growth.
• Assist members with following their daily activity schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connections for community inclusion and learning opportunities.
• Work with program manager and plan recreational activities of daily living outings.
• Drive up to a 12-passenger van to transport members to and from program and/or community activities as needed.
• Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.
• Attend and participate in supervision sessions with program manager as scheduled.
• Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines.
• Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services

Skills

Valid driver's license

EHR experience

Group facilitation

Documentation

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma

Job description

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Day Program Specialist to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in community and classroom settings.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (37.5 hours/week) with a pay of $19.00 per hour. Responsibilities include leading groups, transportation, documentation and collaboration to promote independence and community integration.