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Direct Support Professional At Risk Youth
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Milford, NJ Milford, New Jersey |
About this job
Description
New Jersey MENTOR is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to at-risk youth 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.
DSP's 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.
- High School Diploma required with at least 3-5 years’ of verifiable experience working at-risk youth; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice or Psychology is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing
- Must have verifiable experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral challenges
- CPR/FA is a plus
- Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
- Successful clearance of 2-3 professional references
Note: All hires will be required to attend a two week orientation: Monday thru Friday
About New Jersey MENTOR
Founded in 1990, New Jersey MENTOR supports adults, youth andfamilies throughout the state, offering a broad continuum of treatment programsin a variety of community-based settings. Through a range of personalizedprograms including Therapeutic Foster Care and adult Host Home programs, NewJersey MENTOR strives to enhance the lives of children and adults throughoutthe state so they may reach their potential and thrive in the communities theycall home.
New Jersey MENTOR is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a nationalnetwork of local human services providers offering quality, community-basedservices to adults and children with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuriesand illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complexchallenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast,when you join New Jersey MENTOR and The MENTOR Network.
EOE/AAE