Direct Support Professional - Awake ON

EDEN AUTISM SERVICES INC•Plainsboro Township, NJ

4d•$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 providing compassionate, team-based support and helping individuals develop life skills, participate in daily activities, and experience greater independence. Prior experience working with people with autism or other disabilities is advantageous but not required; paid training is provided. Adult Services employees must complete two weeks of paid training from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. before beginning work in the program. Training includes Applied Behavior Analysis teaching methods, Professional Crisis Management, CPR, and other topics. Residential roles have a variety of schedules, including weekend days, awake overnights, and rotating three-days-on/three-days-off schedules. Available hours and schedules 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 with a driving record of five points or less.
Have at least three years of driving experience.
Meet physical requirements, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and sitting, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, stretching, stooping, and/or reaching above shoulder level for extended periods.
Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementing its strategies and techniques.
Be able to move freely and quickly, or be moved freely and quickly, to ensure the safety of students and participants.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
Be comfortable using an Apple iPad for data collection.
Complete the required two weeks of paid training before starting work in the program.

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 services, 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 when needed.
Assist with daily activities such as shopping, leisure and recreational activities, and doctor visits.
Drive participants to and from group homes and day centers and around the community.
Track individuals’ progress as they learn new skills and provide related information to supervisors.
Communicate with family members, colleagues, and supervisors, and complete required reports.