Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Youth Consultation Service; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

403(b) plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service in Northvale, NJ, is hiring a Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional) for the Sawtelle Walnut Program, a residential care setting for adults with developmental disabilities.

The role requires sensitivity to clients, assists with daily care, hygiene, meals, and safety; duties include easing personal goals per Individual Habilitation Plan, and may involve medication assistance and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Support with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and self-administration of medication as appropriate to the client.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of medications, their purposes and side effects.
• Ensure safety and proper body mechanics during mobility transfers.
• De-escalate potential crisis situations and, if necessary, provide physical safety when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Medication awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Youth Consultation Service in Northvale, NJ, is hiring a Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional) for the Sawtelle Walnut Program, a residential care setting for adults with developmental disabilities.

The role requires sensitivity to clients, assists with daily care, hygiene, meals, and safety; duties include easing personal goals per Individual Habilitation Plan, and may involve medication assistance and record-keeping.