What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Mahwah position at Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.?
New Jersey Location:
Cedar Lane, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Candidates who apply to this post will ONLY be considered for the above location.
Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults, and families. As an agency, we are focused on meeting ever-evolving social needs by expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.
Our Disability Support Services Group Homes program has immediate openings for Direct Support Professionals to join our diverse team and provide compassionate care and supervision to our adult residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of professionals ensure that our residents are able to integrate into the communities they reside in, implement positive behavioral supports and behavioral plans and ensure that our residents are able to enjoy a warm and nurturing living environment where they are kept safe and are encouraged to learn and grow. Our Direct Support Professionals are an integral part of the team and ensure that the daily needs of the residents are met by providing physical care (which includes toileting, feeding, changing, lifting, etc.) teaching life and independent living skills, ensuring proper nutrition and maintaining a clean and organized living environment. Direct Support Professionals document daily behaviors, administer medication, accompany/transport residents to appointments and into the community where they actively participate in activities alongside the residents.
A mandatory 1 week in person training is required (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm).
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Minimum of a High School diploma with prior experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or behaviorally challenged individuals;
- Valid Basic driver’s license in the state of NJ and good driving history (no probationary license allowed);
- Good writing and communication skills;
- Employee must have Empathy, Patience, and good Communication skills.
- Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training;
- Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races;
- Ability to effectively work as a team member and implement positive behavioral supports;
- Complete drug test and background checks including CARI, CHRI, the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; and
- Must cooperate with the licensee, Department of Human Services (DHS) staff, Department of Children and Families (DCF) staff and any state representatives in any inspection or investigation.
Benefits include:
- Healthcare coverage – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pension Plan eligibility after 1 year
- Paid time off: PTO – up to 2 weeks of PTO, up to 2 weeks of sick time
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.75 - $22.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Support Professional : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22