Direct Support Professional - Sleep ON

EDEN AUTISM SERVICES INC•Hamilton Township, NJ

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Eden Autism Services is hiring full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to support adults in group homes and day programs. The role involves helping participants develop skills, take part in daily and community activities, and stay safe. Experience supporting people with autism or other disabilities is advantageous but not required; paid training is provided. Adult Services employees must complete two weeks of mandatory paid training from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. before beginning work in the program. Training includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching methods, Professional Crisis Management (PCM), CPR, and other topics. Residential schedules vary and may include weekend day shifts, awake overnights, and rotating three-days-on/three-days-off schedules. Available schedules and hours are discussed during the interview and may change periodically. Group homes and supervised apartments are located in Mercer and Middlesex Counties.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Have a valid driver's license in good standing, with no more than 5 points, and at least 3 years of driving experience.
Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods.
Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including the ability to implement its strategies and techniques.
Be able to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure participant safety.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
Be comfortable using an Apple iPad for data collection.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism or other disabilities.
Experience in direct care, caregiving, home health, nursing assistance, patient care, residential support, autism, developmental or intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, ABA therapy, behavior analysis, or special education.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of the people supported at all times.
Teach basic life skills, including cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
Support participants in developing employment skills and accompany them to work sites as needed.
Assist with daily activities, including shopping, leisure and recreational activities, and doctor visits.
Drive participants to and from group homes and day centers and around the community.
Track participants’ progress as they learn new skills and provide relevant information to supervisors.
Communicate with family members, colleagues, and supervisors, and complete required reports.