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Residential Direct Support Professional
Location: Princeton, NJ
Schedule: Full-time, weekends and evenings required.
Hourly Rate Range: $24/hour to $26.50/hour
Join a mission-driven team helping individuals thrive in their homes and communities.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Direct Support Professional to provide individualized behavioral and instructional support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves implementing treatment plans, collecting data, ensuring compliance, and promoting daily living, communication, and vocational skills. Evenings and weekend hours are required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Implement personalized instruction and behavior support plans
· Collect and analyze data to monitor individual progress
· Safely transport individuals to appointments, jobs, and community activities
· Assist with communication, self-care, and vocational skills
· Maintain accurate documentation for Medicaid billing
· Participate in training, team meetings, and evaluations
· Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment
3 asleep overnight shift per month are required
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent (degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred)
· Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
· Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug checks
· Must be at least 21 years old
Work Environment:
This role requires physical activity, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working in various residential and community settings. Flexibility and teamwork are key.
Benefits Include:
· Medical, dental, and vision coverage
· HRA & FSA options
· 403(b) with employer contributions (after Year 3)
· Paid sick time, PTO, and holidays
· Tuition discounts and BCBA supervision
· Ongoing training and professional development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 21 years old?
- How many years of experience do you have using Applied Behavior Analysis?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Princeton, NJ 08540 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Princeton, NJ 08540: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27