Direct Support Professional - Hackensack

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Day Program Specialist to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in community and classroom settings.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (37.5 hours/week) with a pay of $19.00 per hour. Responsibilities include leading groups, transportation, documentation and collaboration to promote independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Experience using electronic health record systems preferred.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead groups to facilitate member's personal, social, vocational and independent growth.
• Assist members with following their daily activity schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connections for community inclusion and learning opportunities.
• Work with program manager and plan recreational activities of daily living outings.
• Drive up to a 12-passenger van to transport members to and from program and/or community activities as needed.
• Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.
• Attend and participate in supervision sessions with program manager as scheduled.
• Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines.
• Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services

Skills

Valid driver's license

EHR experience

Group facilitation

Documentation

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department: Day Program FTE/Classification: Full Time/Non-Exempt Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm; 37.5 hours a week) Pay: $19.00

Primary Function: Responsible for supporting individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities in the development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration. Support will be provided to the individuals in the community, in social and vocational activities as well as classroom-type settings.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals
• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality
• Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis
• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers, and supervisors
• Attend all scheduled meetings, as assigned
• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirement
• Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames
• Completes all assigned College of Direct Support and Relias trainings, as assigned

Essential Functions Include

• Prepare and lead meaningful groups to facilitate member's personal, social, vocational and independent growth
• Assist members with following their daily activity schedule
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connections for community inclusion and learning opportunities
• Work with program manager and plan recreational activities of daily living outings
• Drive up to a 12-passenger van to transport members to and from program and/or community activities as needed
• Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety
• Attend and participate in supervision sessions with program manager as scheduled
• Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines
• Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license (minimum 3-year driving experience)
• Experience using electronic health record system preferred
• Minimum 21 years of age

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.