Overview
Direct Support Professional – Monday – Friday Jobs in Ramsey, NJ at New Horizons in Autism Inc
Are you tired of making minimum wage?
Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others?
IF YES… YOU NEED TO JOIN THE NHIA TEAM TODAY!
New Horizons in Autism, Inc (NHIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to enhance the quality of life for adults with autism since 1980 throughout Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.
Direct Support Professional:
Provide direct care and supervision for individuals with autism in our Day Program setting in Ramsey/Mahwah. This is a hands-on role requiring the individual in this position to assist our individuals with a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to personal care, medication management, behavior management, life skills, and providing daily structure and support, to name a few.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
What we offer to our full-time employees:
Starting Pay $19.00 per hour
Paid Training
Paid Time Off (144 hours per year)
Paid Sick Time (48 hours per year)
Tenure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus $1000
Multiple Tuition Discount Program
FREE RBT Certification Program
Additionally, for full-time employees, we offer;
Medical/Dental/Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401K with match
Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
Possible Overtime (not guaranteed)
Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)
NHIA is a Non-Profit Organization, which might qualify an employee for the Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
What we are looking for:
The individuals we serve rely on you! We are looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals who are willing to learn and grow with us and provide the highest level of care and support for our residents and participants. You must have and use sound judgment and tact and effectively communicate with individuals with autism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED (must provide diploma or transcripts)
Must be at least 20 years old
A valid NJ driver’s license
You must pass all background checks, including Central Registry, DMV, Fingerprints, Drug Screen, Physical, and PPD.
Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with persons with autism, solve problems systematically, and communicate (written and verbal), and professionally.
Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Total Hours: 40
Title: Direct Support Professional – Monday – Friday
Company: New Horizons in Autism Inc
Location: Ramsey, NJ
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