Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Evenings & Weekends

About the position

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. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide direct care and supervision for individuals with autism in a residential home setting and assist in the day-to-day operations of the group home. This is a hands-on role requiring the individual in this position to assist residents with a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to personal care, medication management, life skills, transportation, and providing daily structure and support, to name a few.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for individuals with autism in a residential home setting.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the group home.
• Help residents with personal care, medication management, and life skills.
• Provide transportation and daily structure and support to residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED/Higher Degree (must provide diploma or transcripts).
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• A valid NJ driver's license.
• Ability to pass all background checks, including Central Registry, CARI, DMV, Fingerprints, Drug Screen, Physical, and PPD.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with persons with autism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication (written and verbal).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with individuals with autism or in a caregiving role.
• Compassionate and dedicated attitude towards providing care.

Benefits

• Starting Pay $19.00 per hour
• 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
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with match
• Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
• Possible Overtime (not guaranteed)
• Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)