Direct Support Professional/DSP

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp; Whippany (NJ); In loco; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp in Whippany, New Jersey, is seeking a Part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist clients with life skills, social skills and vocational development within the Center and community settings. Flexible hours are offered, roughly 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

The role requires an AA degree or a high school diploma with three years of experience with disabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with

Competenze

• AA degree preferred or HS degree with three years experience working with disabilities.
• Successful experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents and staff.
• Required criminal history background checks and proof of US citizenship or legal resident status.

Mansioni

• Assist clients in implementing goals from each client's Life Plan in center and community settings.
• Help clients develop social, life and vocational skills.
• Support a positive, learning-oriented environment with small group activities.

Conoscenze

Disabilities experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

AA degree preferred

HS degree with 3 years experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Direct Support Professional/DSP

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp Whippany, New Jersey, United States

About this position

Job Summary Independence360 is seeking a Job Coach to assist the clients and staff in implementing the goals and objectives in each client's Individual Life Plan within the Center and community environment. To create an environment that fosters learning and personal growth in social skills, life skills, and personal and vocational skill areas of development.

Flexible Hours: M-F up to 30 hours/wk, between 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Small group sizes
• Positive working environment

Requirements:

• AA (or higher) degree preferred, or HS degree with three years experience working with disabilities.
• Successful experience working with special needs population
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, and Center staff
• Required criminal history background checks and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Job Type: Part-time at $24.75 per hour