Overview:

ASun Star is seeking per diem employees to provide Individual Support Services. The Individual Support Technician will provide in home services directly to youth under the age of 21 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Individual Support Technicians are needed in work in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic and Union Counties.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work or a related field Must have at least one (1) year of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills for individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement interventions in Individual Support Plan; Teach skills to the youth; Train parent/guardian in implementation of Individual Support Plan; Data collection; Progress Notes
• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) encouraged to apply. Driver’s License/Abstract (not to exceed 5 points) required and CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Job Type: Per Diem

• Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekdays Afternoon and Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with individuals with I/DD: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching Daily Living Skills: 1 year (MUST)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (MUST)

Work Location:

• On the road

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Rutherford, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• ADLs: 2 years (Required)
• Developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person