Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7a-3p.

The Shine 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 Consumers in the program. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and change lives for the better, then this job could be for you! On a daily basis, you can expect to:

• Relate with adolescents, understand what they are going through in their lives and build rapport
• Show adolescents that they can change their lives on their own by giving them direction
• Attend and accompany academic events, shopping, community integration, socialization skills, family reunification and medical visits
• Use positive reinforcement and other techniques to keep adolescents on the right track
• Assist in teaching life skills, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning
• Get moving and go outside to play basketball, tennis, hiking, bean bag toss and other activities
• Lead by example and have a positive mindset
• Assist youth with medication administration

Benefits include:

• Paid training opportunities provided throughout the year for both FT and PT employees
• $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11pm Friday through 11pm Sunday for both FT and PT employees
• Advancement opportunities

What do you need?

This position requires either a High School Diploma or equivalent, or a Bachelor's Degree. You must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Legacy will train you on CPR, First Aid, Nurtured Heart, Safe Crisis Management and Ukeru.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, NJ 08022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person