Direct Support Professional
$33,114–$37,440 year
On-siteSalem, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Build trusting relationships and meaningful connections with adolescents by mentoring them through daily challenges and promoting positive decision-making. Support community integration by accompanying youth to school activities, shopping, medical appointments, family visits, and recreational outings. Teach essential life skills including cooking, laundry, and personal responsibility while using positive reinforcement and crisis de-escalation techniques. Serve as a positive role model to help adolescents develop independence, confidence, and healthy social skills. Participate in recreational activities and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management. Requires weekend availability and a valid driver's license.
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)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Nurtured Heart Training
- Safe Crisis Management Training
- Ukeru Training
- 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
- Must pass a drug screen pre-employment
- Participate in random drug screens as assigned
- Be cleared through the Child Abuse Registry Check (CARI)
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Helping customers gives you energy
- Get charged up by interacting with others
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