Support Officers

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Mathenys mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Matheny has career opportunitiesavailable for Full Time Direct Support Professionals at our SpecialHospital in Peapack, NJ. Matheny Medical and Educational Center has all shifts available.Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $1500.00. ($Desired Qualities of a Direct Support Professional:
Provides personal care tasks to an assigned patient or group, which meets their hygiene, safety, comfort, nutritional, elimination, activity, and social needs.
Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with the individuals personal plan of care, including nursing, therapeutic, dietary, and behavioral interventions.
Participates in nursing report at the beginning of each work shift prior to working with patients.
Checks patient for reddened areas and signs of skin breakdown, and reports findings to the nurse immediately.
Conducts hourly monitoring for patients utilizing safeguarding equipment while in bed.
Maintains organization and cleanliness of patients residential area including clothing, equipment, and personal property.
Works with a partner to complete duties in accordance with facility policies.
Ensures that all documentation requirements are completed during the work shift.
Paid Training
Diversity events
Employee Referral Bonuses
For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check ,org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilites preferred but not required. Matheny Medical and Educational Center does provide training)
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
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