New Jersey Locations: Montvale, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Haskell, Ringwood, Wanaque, West Milford

Schedules: Overtime available

• Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 3pm (some group homes until 5pm)

Benefits include:

• Sick Time - one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked
• Time and one half on holidays worked that designated by the program

Who we are:
Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. As an agency, we are focused on meeting ever-evolving social needs by expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.

Our Disability Support Services Group Homes Program has immediate Part Time time openings for Direct Support Professionals/Weekends (DSP) to provide compassionate care and supervision to our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What You'll Do:

Our DSP team implements approved behavior plans that are developed by our behavioral team. Must be physically able and willing to provide intimate personal care to residents in-home and in the community as needed (may include but is not limited to lifting, transferring, toileting, feeding, bathing, and dressing). Is responsible for transportation residents to any activities, visits or events that take place during the weekend as well as actively participating in these events, documents daily behavior, unusual incidents, accidents and any other information that pertains to each individual care. Provides vital information for the development and modification of individualized service plans (ISP), and assists and models a variety of supports (may include, but is not limited to appropriate nutrition, personal hygiene, life and social skills, etc.). Must ensure the accurate completion of required documentation and administration of medication and completes designated shift responsibilities. Direct Support Professionals must attend all required trainings and meetings that may occur outside of their regular shift.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must remain awake and alert all night;
• Minimum of a High School diploma with prior experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or behaviorally challenged individuals;
• Valid driver’s license in the state of NJ and good driving history;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training;
• Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races;
• Ability to effectively work as a team member and implement positive behavioral supports;
• Complete drug test and background checks including CARI, CHRI, the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; and
• Must cooperate with the licensee, Department of Human Services (DHS) staff, Department of Children and Families (DCF) staff and any and all state representatives in any inspection or investigation.

Note: Children’s Aid and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer that reserves the right to modify this job description as business operations require.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is subject to Executive Order 283. Employees must be fully vaccinated and have received any booster shot for which they are eligible for prior to their first day of work.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ driver's license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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