Direct Support Professional | I/DD Care & Community

Young Adult Institute, Inc.; Westwood (NJ); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Young Adult Institute, Inc. in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will assist with daily living activities, supervision, and community integration in a busy program setting. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with few points, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five points.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands and lift/move individuals with assistance as needed.
• Willingness to work with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Responsabilités

• Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Supports people to meet personal goals and engages in respectful communication.
• Provides supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times.
• Administers medications as prescribed and supports scheduling medical appointments.
• Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to programs and activities.
• Develops understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs.

Formation

HS diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Young Adult Institute, Inc. in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will assist with daily living activities, supervision, and community integration in a busy program setting. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with few points, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.