Direct Support Professionals/Job Coaches (NJ)

Orthodox Union; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Teaneck, NJ is seeking individuals to assist persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The role involves providing training in personal care services, ensuring accuracy in documentation, and transporting individuals safely to activities. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, excellent communication skills, and preferably a Driver’s License. This is a part-time position requiring up to 29 hours of work per week, primarily during the day.

Qualifications

• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Prior experience assisting persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to learn how to document services.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to individuals in areas of personal care and communication.
• Maintain accurate government records and reports.
• Safely transport individuals to activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to learn how to document services

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This shift is up to 29 hours per week (Monday through Friday). The Day Program runs from 9:30am - 4pm Monday through Thursday and 9:30am to 1:30pm on Friday. Job Coaching times vary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn how to document services

Key Responsibilities

• Provide training to individuals in the areas of personal care, self-care, recreational services, communication, behavioral intervention and all other habilitation services
• Offer services to individuals in a cooperative effort with other staff members
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date government records and reports
• Safely transport individuals to activities and other destinations as required
• Comply with all agency standards, rules, practices, policies and procedures
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices

Location & Commute

• Teaneck, NJ 07666: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education

• High school or equivalent (mandatory)

License/Certification

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)