Direct Support Professional At Risk Youth Atco NJ

New Jersey MENTOR is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to an at-risk youth population in accordance with the Service Plan for the purpose of direct care services, behavioral redirection, training, and support to address the functional/daily or community living skills needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Must have verifiable experience providing service to children and teens with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

Note: All hires will be required to attend a two week orientation: Monday thru Friday

About New Jersey MENTOR

Foundedin 1990, New Jersey MENTOR supports adults, youth and families throughout thestate, offering a broad continuum of treatment programs in a variety ofcommunity-based settings. Through a range of personalized programs includingTherapeutic Foster Care and adult Host Home programs, New Jersey MENTOR strivesto enhance the lives of children and adults throughout the state so they mayreach their potential and thrive in the communities they call home.

NewJersey MENTOR is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of localhuman services providers offering quality, community-based services to adultsand children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinalcord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth withemotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as theirfamilies. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join New JerseyMENTOR and The MENTOR Network.

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