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Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Serving the state of New Jersey.
Direct Support Professional Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be providing services to your clients in their homes or in one of our centers that offer art and play therapy. Direct support is to be considered a time of relief for the caregiver from the demands of caring for their child. Direct Support Staff or Respite providers will assist the client with daily living activities as well as participate in age-appropriate activities whether in the home or out in the community. Providers should be engaging and energetic as 100% of their time when with the client would be interactions.
Direct Support services are provided 7 days a week and would be anytime between the hours of 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. During the school year, the expected start time for services is after 3 pm and a session can last from 2-6 hours. You will be able to set your own schedule, but cases are based on the ablity to match your availability with one of our client refferals. This position starts at $17.50 an hour and is part-time.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The most important responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is to allow the caregiver to be able to step away for a few hours it will be expected that at some point in your day, you will be left alone with the child. Other responsibilities & expectations are listed below.
Provides one-on-one care to youth and young adults when the primary caregiver is not available.
Skills/Abilities:
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
This is an entry-level position, however relevant experience is recommended when applying.
We are open to referrals, please inquire about when speaking with your recruiter
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$37k-41k (estimate)
11/04/2023
05/29/2024
neuropathbhc.org
Cherry Hill, NJ