Direct Support & Job Coach — Day Shift, Training & Transport

Yachad; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Yachad in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The shift is up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the Day Program running 9:30am–4pm (Fri until 1:30pm).

Responsibilities include training in personal care, self-care, recreation, and communication; maintaining records; transporting clients; and collaborating with staff while following agency policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience assisting persons with IDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document services.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to individuals in personal care, self-care, recreation, communication, behavior intervention and all other habilitation services.
• Offered to individuals in a cooperative effort with other staff members.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date government records and reports.
• Safely transport individuals to activities and other destinations as required.
• Comply with all agency standards, rules, practices, policies and procedures.
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Verbal and written communication

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s License (Preferred)

Job description

Yachad in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The shift is up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the Day Program running 9:30am–4pm (Fri until 1:30pm).

Responsibilities include training in personal care, self-care, recreation, and communication; maintaining records; transporting clients; and collaborating with staff while following agency policies.