Direct Support Professional - Paramus

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. is seeking a Day Program staff member to support individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities in developing independent living and community skills.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (37.5 hours). The hourly pay is $19.00. The position involves leading groups, building community connections, documenting progress, and ensuring safety during activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with electronic health record systems preferred.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead meaningful groups to facilitate member's growth.
• Assist members with daily activity schedules and routines.
• Develop relationships with community organizations for inclusion and learning opportunities.
• Document members' progress toward ISP goals per DDD/Medicaid guidelines.
• Drive up to a 12-passenger van to transport members to programs and activities.

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.