Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Prasada Center for Wellbeing is looking for Direct Support Professionals to provide Community Based Supports for Adults with Disabilities.

About us:

Prasada Center for Wellbeing offers therapeutic counseling, coaching and health care services in the homes and communities of Northern New Jersey families, the ideal environment to promote healing, growth and support for emotional well-being. It offers services within two healthcare segments; children and family services providing mental and behavioral health counseling and coaching. In addition Prasada offers therapies and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Prasada is looking for those who will share our vision to become an industry leader in enhancing and promoting change and functionality in the lives of the individuals Prasada serves. We believe our team are promoters of change, healing and support so individuals can achieve greater outcomes. Not only does Prasada want to promote change in others, we also want to promote your achievements.

Pay Range:

$20.50 - $21.50

DIRECT SUPPORT/RESPITE PROVIDER JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prasada is in immediate need of Direct Support Professionals to provide Respite or Community Based Support for families with a child or adult with autism or developmental disabilities in their home or primary community. We are looking for providers throughout Northern New Jersey. Free training and certification to become a Direct Support Professional is provided through the College of Direct Support. This job is a great opportunity for those pursuing careers in social work, counseling, special education or behavior analysis. Your rate of pay increases with the number of families you are willing to work with.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and activity for a child or adult in their home or community.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Bring individual into the community.
• Complete individual and respite plans with family to determine needs and goals of services.
• Use of Electronic Visit Verification apps.
• Complete detailed timesheets.
• Complete progress notes for each visit.
• Afternoon, evening, and/or weekend availability

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience working with children or adults with special needs or autism
• Need reliable transportation
• Experience caring for children or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
• Bi-lingual a plus.

LOCATION: This is an home based position, however you will be working with the individual in their home and community, and be required to meet periodically with the Prasada interdisciplinary team for meetings. Prasada serves the Northern New Jersey area.

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Prasada In Home supports workforce diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We will provide employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, orientation, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veterans’ status or any other classification protected by employment discrimination laws. When necessary, Prasada also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities in accordance with individual needs, business realities and applicable laws.

Job Types: Part-time, Full time, Contract