Per Diem Direct Support Professional

1 month ago

Garfield, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Garfield 2 Residence is home to 4 people who enjoy having fun The residents like to go out to eat, go to the movies, and attend parties. They are patient, caring, and have a great sense of humor. Staff supports each person by encouraging and guiding them in their daily lives. Hands-on support is required with showering, toileting, cooking, cleaning, and community outreach. Staff provides transportation via a wheelchair accessible program van. If you are kind, patient, and ready to learn, supporting the residents at the Garfield 2 Residence will be a great experience for you
 
Founded in 1998, the National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ), a member of YAI Network, provides a variety of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. With an emphasis on creating opportunities for people we support to live as independently as possible, NIPD/NJ offers supervised, supportive, and independent residential programs in New Jersey. By providing in-home respite, information and referral, camping and recreation, after-school, socialization, and vocational programs, NIPD/NJ also supports children and adults with disabilities who reside at home with their families. Join our dynamic team as a residential Direct Support Professional in a program offering services to adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. You will work in a residential group home teaching life skills, providing individual and group counseling, recreation, and promoting community integration.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with ADL's (assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, etc.) as necessary.

Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
  • A valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points is required
  • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
  • Ability to participate in 2 weekdays of NJS Mandated DDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hire
  • Tuberculosis test required for most positions
  • New Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory

Schedule:

  • Varies

Please visit our website at www.yai.org to learn more about the YAI Network. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.

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