OVERNIGHT DSP - Full Time

**** This position is eligible for a $2000.00 retention bonus. Details and service requirements are shared upon employment****

REED Next is looking for a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

FULL TIME - Overnight Shift - 40 hours

Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 12 midnight - 8 am

REED Next is a provider of home and community-based services for adults with autism. Services provide education and training to acquire the skills and experience necessary to participate in their home and community to the maximum extent possible.

REED is invested in not only the individuals we serve, but in the professional development of our employees. REED provides training on the implementation of Applied Behavior Analytic interventions and evidence-based practice. REED is a great place to gain experience working with adults with autism and further your career in human services

Responsibilities:

• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, showering, and eating
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
• Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans
• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences
• Empowers parents / guardians and community members in their roles to support individuals served
• Models appropriate behaviors necessary for successful adjustment and immersion into community participation and living
• Provides transportation to and from program sites
• Implements Individual & Behavior Support Plans
• Monitors the health and safety of individuals served (includes providing appropriate supervision)
• Reports Unusual Incidents in accordance with policy and procedure
• Records client progress and maintain records of services performed
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Follows all protocols, program and schedules as indicated by the Clinical Team
• Administers medications to individuals as assigned
• Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected
• Treats individuals with dignity, respect and fairness
• All other duties as assigned
• All employees are required to cooperate with the licensee and Division staff in any inspection or investigation

Qualifications:

• Must be 20 years of age. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Participate and pass Pre-Employment, In-Service and Annual Training requirements of NJ DDD & REED Next.
• Obtain CPR & First Aid. Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record is in compliance with organization’s driving policy. Clear criminal record and other background checks in accordance with NJ DDD State & REED Next requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral are required. Ability to pass all required trainings. Ability to convey, understand and follow spoken and written instructions in English.
• Experience working with adults with autism preferred.

Benefits: Full Time Employees Only

• $2000 retention bonus - details and service requirements shared upon employment. Available once per lifetime. Not applicable for current staff
• Employees will start at the training rate of $17.50 per hour. This rate remains effective for the 5 days of training and 5 days of shadowing (total of 10 days). Once training and shadowing is complete, the rate will be increased depending on education level to $18.25-$19.25
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Subsidized health and dental insurance
• 401k retirement benefits (available after 1 year of service)

Retention bonus paid if Indeed Ad is mentioned on application, when asked "How did you hear about our agency?"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18