Job Summary
Job Description
Part-time Direct Support Professional position available at a Denville Group Home. Currently hiring for 3 shifts per week. Employee will be responsible for the care & supervision of adolescent boys with therapeutic challenges. All applicants must have one of the following: An Associate's degree and 6 months experience working with children in a group setting, or Bachelor’s Degree. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age. This is a highly recreational program, and a valid driver's license is a must. Hours vary and can include evenings and weekends. Please fax your resume to 973-627-3338 or reply to this ad.
Responsibilities and Duties
Direct Support Professional
Job Description
1. Reports to work five minutes prior to the beginning of scheduled shift
2. Reports to Supervisor at the beginning of shift for information and direction
3. Completes all necessary documentation assigned by Shift Supervisor
4. Assists the residents with the completion of the daily routine
5. Advises residents on policies, procedures, rules, privileges and resident rights.
6. Praises and holds residents accountable as per our behavior modification system
7. Promotes pro-social peer interactions
8. Reads and retains critical information in residents’ files
9. Assists residents in attaining treatment goals
10. Motivates residents to participate in recreational activities
11. Attends mandatory meetings (i.e., staff meetings, in-services, and trainings)
12. Responsible for money and receipts when given for activities and shopping trips.
13. Transports resident to assigned activity or elsewhere as directed by Supervisor
14. Dispenses medication to residents
15. Adheres to all Direct Care and personnel policies and procedures.
16. Achieves Certification in Safe Crisis Management and Nurtured Heart Approach.
17. Maintains proper supervision of residents, requests additional training, as needed
18. Implements techniques learned in trainings
19. Responsible to remain on shift (mandatory overtime), as the need occurs
20. Communicates necessary information to Supervisor
****Responsible to the Executive Director for ensuring the safety of the residents, staff and facility.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person