Part-Time Community Support Staff

Premiere Behavioral Supports LLC; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Premiere Behavioral Supports LLC in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks a part-time community support staff member to assist developmentally disabled adults in daily tasks and independence goals. This 20-hour weekly role involves one-on-one support, documentation, and community-based activities in Cumberland/South Jersey locations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of relevant experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED (or higher).
• Six months of previous professional work experience with a person who has a developmental disability.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, valid car insurance, and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skill-building interventions for adults.
• Provide support to developmentally disabled adults with daily challenges and goals.
• Build rapport with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Contribute to, implement, and incorporate community-based activities and programs.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with clients.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

About us

Premiere Behavioral Supports is serving clients in the South Jersey area. Our company is for developmentally disabled adults living in the community who need assistance with everyday tasks and learning to cope with social challenges or provide support to learn to become more independent. We provide supportive services for adults to achieve independence with the assistance of highly skilled professionals who deeply value the well-being of our clients. We take great pride in providing our community with high-quality and patient-centric care.

Premiere Behavioral Supports is an in-home supportive service program supporting Adults (21 years or older) with a developmental disorder in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, and Gloucester counties. Premiere Behavioral Supports is currently seeking a part-time community support staff to work 20 hours per week in varied locations throughout Cumberland County.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide support to developmentally disabled adults with challenges such as interpersonal relationships, social interaction, and communication skills in developing adaptive and practical coping skills and realizing educational and vocational goals.

Provide one on one skill-building intervention for adults

Build rapport with adults with a developmental disability

Complete all necessary documentation.

Contribute, implement, and incorporate community-based activities and programs

Ability to communicate with adults with a developmental disability openly and without judgment

Ability to establish a relationship based on shared responsibility and respect

Provide interest in needs and concerns of persons with internal and external barriers to achieve success

Sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds

Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to suggest options and alternatives

Provide support to the client through an ongoing one-to-one

Serve as a positive role

Assist clients with setting goals to achieve academic and personal success.

Build self-esteem and motivation in the client

Complete all required training by the due date

Preferred Skills

CPR/First Aid certified

Additional Notes

**Premiere Behavioral Supports considers applicants for all positions without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information, or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status***

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.10 per hour

Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m

Experience

Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: You must have a high school diploma/GED or higher education degree

Experience: You must have six months of previous professional work experience with a person with a developmental disability.

All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing (under 5 points), valid car insurance, and pre-employment drug screening. All candidates, if hired, will be expected to cooperate with Premier Behavioral Supports and The Department of Human Services in all inspections and investigations.