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Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This position is for Legacy Treatment Services:
With locations in 17 New Jersey counties, Legacy is looking for qualified individuals to help join our mission in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Benefits
Salary: Starting at $15.50 / hr depending on education / experience
Job Summary
This position pays a $2.00per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11pm Friday through 11pm Sunday for both FT and PT employees.
The Pamoja Program is a group home for adolescents in a community setting. We are looking for direct support professionals to make a positive difference with the clients in the program.
On a daily basis, you can expect to:
Education Qualifications
About Legacy Treatment Services
Legacy’s services are provided based on the principles of wellness and recovery. They aim to improve client's overall well-being by assisting them in recognizing and acknowledging their needs and strengths while incorporating them into an individualized service plan. We work to help individuals develop skills and utilize support systems to independently manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Full Time
$35k-39k (estimate)
02/27/2024
02/23/2025
aurorastaffing.com
Plano, TX
<25
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