Direct Support Professional (Personal Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health agency in New Jersey is seeking a Personal Assistant to support clients with vulnerable needs in daily care, hygiene, and personal development. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and a High School Diploma/G.E.D. Experience with DDD clients is preferred. This role involves assisting clients in achieving individual goals and recognizing signs of distress. A strong emphasis on care quality and adherence to individual plans is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Relevant experience with DDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality daily care and assist in personal hygiene.
• Support clients in achieving goals defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Teach clients with proper hygiene and medication administration.

Skills

Sensitivity to vulnerable populations

Crisis management

Housekeeping

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Our Sawtelle Program serve clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients.

Personal Assistant's are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.
• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Dependent on client’s IHP, teach/support the client with the following: bath, toilet, change adult absorbent underwear and linens, grooming and dressing, and self-administration of medication.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
• De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
• DDD experience preferred.

Sawtelle Absecon is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer