Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver

Progressive Option Support Services•Somerset, NJ

43d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty group of therapists dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral services to adults, children, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. We strive to provide the best services with the highest regard to quality, safety, and satisfaction.

Requirements

High School diploma (Required)
Flexible schedule school, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Self-motivated
Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift
Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius
Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities
A working smartphone to utilize our applications
Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).
Fluency in languages in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
Provide necessary resources and support system development.
Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
Must be a team player
Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
Notes necessary documentation of services
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must agree to background check.