Direct Support Professional - Day Program

New Horizons in Autism Inc; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Room for advancement

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting individuals with autism is seeking a Direct Support Professional for their Day Program in Mahwah, NJ. This role involves providing direct care, support, and supervision to individuals with autism across various tasks. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be at least 20 years old, along with a valid NJ driver's license. The organization offers starting pay of $19.00 per hour, paid training, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, making it a fulfilling opportunity for dedicated individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• A valid NJ driver's license is required.
• Must pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, support, and supervision for individuals with autism.
• Assist individuals with personal care and daily tasks.
• Ensure safety and structure in a day program setting.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Higher Degree

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Day Program

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others? IFYES… YOU NEED TO JOIN THE NHIA TEAM TODAY!

New Horizons in Autism, Inc (NHIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to enhance the quality of life for adults with autism since 1980 throughout Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Direct Support Professional: Provide direct care, support, and supervision for individuals with autism in our Day Program setting. This is a hands‑on role requiring the staff member in this position to assist our individuals with a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to personal care, medication management, behavior management, life skills, documentation, transportation, and providing daily structure and support, to name a few.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am-4pm

What we are looking for

The individuals we serve rely on you! We are looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and reliable staff members who are willing to learn and grow with us and provide the highest level of care and support for our residents and participants. You must have and use sound judgment and tact and effectively communicate with individuals with autism. Flexible in‑person interviews are scheduled during the week, in our administrative office located in Morganville. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of professionals, working together on promoting and advocating for individuals with autism.

Agency Training

Extensive and intense hands‑on training is provided, so every team member can provide the best care to our individuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/Higher Degree (must provide diploma or transcripts)
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• A valid NJ driver's license.
• You must pass all background checks, including Central Registry, CARI, DMV, Fingerprints, Drug Screen, Physical, and PPD.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with persons with autism, solve problems systematically, and communicate (written and verbal), and professionally.

What we offer to our full‑time employees

• Starting Pay $19.00 per hour.
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Tenure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Multiple Tuition Discount Program
• FREE RBT Certification Program

Additionally, for full‑time employees, we offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with match
• Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
• Possible Overtime (not guaranteed)
• Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)
• NHIA is a Non-Profit Organization, which might qualify an employee for the Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program