Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver

Progressive Option Support Services; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Option Support Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide respite care for families of children with disabilities in New Jersey. This role focuses on caregiver relief, socialization, daily living activities, and building supportive home environments.

Applicants should have prior experience with children with disabilities, be willing to travel 10-15 miles, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to work weeknights, weekends, or day hours as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task throughout the entire shift.
• Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius.
• Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
• A working smartphone to utilize our applications.
• Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
• Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
• Provide necessary resources and support system development.
• Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
• Must be a team player
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
• Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
• Notes necessary documentation of services
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must agree to background check.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Spanish a plus

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver

Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty group of therapists dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral services to adults, children, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. We strive to provide the best services with the highest regard to quality, safety, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

• Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
• Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
• Provide necessary resources and support system development.
• Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
• Must be a team player
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
• Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
• Notes necessary documentation of services
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must agree to background check.

Education and Skills :

• Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).
• Fluency in languages in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift
• Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius
• Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• A working smartphone to utilize our applications
• Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required)

Hours: Weeknights, weekends, or daytime depending on agreed upon schedule with family.To complete the 20 hours weekly, providers must take more than one case. Each case is scheduled for 7.5 hours per week, so multiple cases are necessary to reach the full 20 hours.

Are you eligible to work legally in the United States?* Yes No

Are you referred to POSS? If so, by whom?

Position or Type of Employment Desired (Check ALL that apply): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician Intensive In Community (IIC) Therapist Behavior Assistant/ Mentor Psychotherapist (Psy.D, PhD, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAC) Learning Disability Teachers Consultant School Social Worker School Psychologist Speech & Language Therapist Admin/ Management Position

Preferred Areas:* Northern NJ (Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties) Central NJ (Mercer, Monmouth, Middlesex Counties) Southern NJ (Ocean, Atlantic, Burlington Counties)

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job you are applying for, with or without reasonable accommodation?* Yes No

Date Available:*

What is your highest level of education completed?* Some High School – No Diploma High School Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Professional Diploma Master's Degree Doctorate (PhD, PsyD) Other

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (other than a moving violation) or served time?* Yes (If yes please elaborate below.) No

If you selected "yes" to being convicted of a crime, please explain your answer here.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Provide 3 professional references including their full name, address, phone number, the number of years you've known them and your relationship to them.
(Include only individuals familiar with your work capabilities. Do not include relatives.)*

Do you agree to a background check?* Yes No

Do you have experience working with children with autism? This is a requirement. Please do not apply to this posting unless you have experience working with children with autism.* Yes No

Do you have reliable technology such as a phone or computer for work purposes?* Yes No

We are seeking to staff immediately. Do you have availability to begin working within the next 5-8 days?* Yes No

Are you bilingual in Spanish?*

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