Direct Support Professional

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time hourly role providing direct face-to-face service to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Somerset County.

The position delivers in-home and community-based supports to help individuals gain and maintain self-help, domestic, social, and adaptive skills.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least six months of autism experience; reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; at least 6 months experience with autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct face-to-face services in home and community to support self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.
• Travel within Somerset County to participants' homes and community settings.

Skills

Face-to-face service

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Status:Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification:Non-Exempt

Summary of Position:Hourly, part-time position providing direct face to face service to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Somerset County.

• Services provided in the home and community settings to protect the health and welfare to assist individual in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with at least 6 months experience with Autism.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required

Yes . potential travel to participants home and community within county

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