Direct Support Professional

Prasada In Home is looking for Direct Support Professionals for Community Based Services for Adults and Children

Prasada Center for Wellbeing provides counseling, coaching, and support services to Northern New Jersey children, adults, and families in their homes and communities. We serve individuals with mental and behavioral health needs and intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build independence and lead fulfilling lives.

We seek compassionate professionals who share our commitment to meaningful change. Join a growing agency that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prasada Center for Wellbeing is in immediate need of Direct Support Professionals to provide Adult and Chilren's Respite and Community Based Supports for individuals with intellectual and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and activity for adult or child in their home or community between 10 - 29 hours a week.
• 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 Verifcation apps.
• Complete detailed timesheets.
• Complete progress notes for each visit.
• Day, afternoon, evening, and weekends 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 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 family in their home or in the community, and be required to meet periodically with the Prasada's interdisciplinary team for meetings. Prasada serves the Northern New Jersey area.

Prasada Center for Wellbeing 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 up to 29 hours a week, contract

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 7.0 – 28.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with people with autism: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road