Direct Support Professional
$33,114–$37,440 year
On-siteColumbus, New Jersey, United States or Shine, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Build trusting relationships with adolescents in a residential treatment setting by mentoring youth through daily challenges and promoting positive decision-making. Support community integration by accompanying adolescents to school activities, shopping, medical appointments, and family visits. Teach essential life skills including cooking, laundry, and personal responsibility while using crisis de-escalation techniques to help adolescents succeed. Participate in recreational activities and serve as a positive role model to help youth develop independence, confidence, and healthy social skills. Weekend availability is required, including at least one weekend shift weekly. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and pass mandated trainings such as CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management.
Required Qualifications
- Weekend availability
- Ability to work at least one weekend shift each week
- Bachelor's Degree
- High School Diploma/GED
- Three (3) years of experience working with children or adolescents
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Ability to work with adolescents in a residential treatment setting
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Passion for making a positive impact in the lives of youth
- Ability to frequently lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs)
- Certification in Crisis Management
- CPR certification
- First Aid certification
- Ability to operate vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, insurance company requirements and Aurora Staffing Policies
- Cleared for employment under the Criminal History Background Checks (CHRI)
- Clearance from the state of N.J. Department of Human Services Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (N.J.A.C. 10:44D)
- Ability to successfully complete any other training(s) as assigned or deemed necessary by Aurora Staffing, DDD/DCF, and/or the specific program element
- Pass a drug screen pre-employment
- Participate in random drug screens as assigned
- Cleared through the Child Abuse Registry Check (CARI)
Desired Qualifications
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Nurtured Heart Training
- Safe Crisis Management Training
- Ukeru Training
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