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New Horizons in Autism, Inc (NHIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to enhance the quality of life for adults with autism since 1980 throughout Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Lead:

The Lead staff will report directly to the Residential Manager. The Lead Staff will be required to but not limited to provide direct care services to individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lead Staff will assist in driving, personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), ISP goals and objectives, implementing behavior plans, monitoring the individuals, assisting with meal preparation, medication administration, electronic documentation, van maintenance, creating staff schedules, creating activity schedules, monitoring funds, Residential related reporting and documentation, supervising, perform Residential Management duties if necessary, assist in meeting the criteria of Licensing, community integration and job development /off site job training (if applicable).

Examples of Duties Performed:

· Lead Staff are required to follow a daily schedule of activities that have been designed to assist all individuals with outlining their day.

· All Lead Staff must also remember the slogan “safety first” and be the best safety manager that they can be.

· Lead Staff will transport the individuals from there residential setting into NHIA Day Habilitation program five days per week. Lead Staff will also transport the individuals to agency functions and community activities.

· Lead Staff will remain on shift until relieved in emergency situations (i.e., hospitalization of individuals, inclement weather).

What we offer to our full-time employees:

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off ( 144 hours per year)
• Paid Sick Time ( 48 hours per year)
• Tenure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus $1000
• Multiple Tuition Discount Program
• FREE RBT Certification Program

Additionally, for full-time employees, we offer;

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K
• Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
• Possible Overtime (not guaranteed)
• Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)
• NHIA is a Non-Profit Organization, which might qualify an employee for the Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What we are looking for :

The individuals we serve rely on you! We are looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals who are willing to learn and grow with us and provide the highest level of care and support for our residents and participants. You must have and use sound judgment and tact and effectively communicate with individuals with autism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma and a minimum of 20 years of age.

B.A. or B.S. in Special Education, Psychology or Social Work or related field.

Experience: One year experience in working with a person with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).

Communication Skills: Must be able to respectfully communicate well both verbally and in writing with service recipients, all levels of staff, family members, and community partners.

Judgment/Initiative: Must be able to use good judgment in dealing with service recipient’s issues/emergencies, as well as staff related concerns. Must work well to maintain a good working relationship with supervisors.

Other:

· Current, valid New Jersey Driver’s License is required. Current valid driver’s license from another state may be acceptable for no longer than three months. New Horizons in Autism uses a driving matrix to determine eligibility for operating the company vehicle. Based on the Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual the drivers abstract cannot exceed 5 points.

· Successful completion of all DDD’s System Mandatory Training Bundles at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment

· New Hire Physical and a negative Mantoux. If a positive test is yielded the staff member must have a Chest x-ray completed upon hire. A previous chest x-ray of within 1 year may be used provided the staff member completes the TB questionnaire to be reviewed and approved by the physician.

· Must be 20 years of age or older

· Must have reliable transportation to and from work

· Complete State Federal Criminal Background Checks and Central Registry

· Complete all New Horizons in Autism’s hiring requirements and Pre-Service requirements.

· Must meet the standards of Professional Development yearly.