Direct Support Professional

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Mars Premier Care LLC Full time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Mars Premier Care LLC. is an agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in the state of New Jersey.


We are in search of
Direct Support Professional in Newark, NJ that will ensure best practices are used to teach individuals with disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible.


Duties:

  • Provide direct care and support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
  • Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors
  • Administer medication according to prescribed guidelines and maintain accurate records
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals at all times
  • Maintain a clean and organized living environment
  • Document individual progress and communicate effectively with team members
  • Taking client to community activities(local gym, library, museum,YMCA)
  • Transporting client from work
  • This client is strictly Community Based Supports
  • Looking for an individual to engage with client outside of the home, movies, museum, zoo, park aquarium, malls etc

Qualifications:

  • Experience or education in social work or a related field is preferred
  • Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and behavior management techniques
  • Ability to follow medication administration protocols and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
  • Experience working with children or in a childcare setting is a plus
  • Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for transporting individuals to appointments or activities
  • First aid and CPR certification is mandatory

Full-Time:
34 hours Weekly

Monday-Friday (8:45am-3:30pm)

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