Direct Support Professional DSP / Employment Specialist Job Coach

Job Location: In person, see locations below.

Hours: Please read below.

Job Type: Part Time

Salary: $20.00 per hour (Job Coach), $18.00 per hour (Direct Support Professional)

Direct Support Professional Positions:

• Manahawkin: Every other Friday, Every other Sunday 9:00AM - 1:00PM
• Jackson: Mondays 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Tuesdays 2:30PM - 4:30PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:30PM - 4:30PM

Job Coaching / Employment Specialist Positions:

• Jackson: Thursdays and Fridays anytime for 2 hours/day

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Assist with daily living and activities and help individuals integrate into the community
• Help promote independence, social skills, self-care, and development
• Assist individuals in services outside of the participants home, including recreational activities
• Provide basic training of tech and communication skills
• Provide job coaching services if needed
• Transport individuals to and from their homes, activities, appointments, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all patient information compliant to HIPAA law and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must love working with and helping people
• Must have at least 1 - 2 years of experience helping people with special abilities
• Must be over 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in the state of NJ with your own reliable vehicle
• Driving record with 4 points or less
• Flexible schedule
• Employee must comply with state regulations as necessary
• Employee must cooperate with state regulations and NJ Department staff in any inspection or investigation
• Pass state and federal background checks
• First Aid and CPR certification

Job Specifications

• The ability to exercise good judgment and use common sense
• The ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• The ability to interact with a wide range of people and situations
• The ability to work with people with different needs that may also need more attention than others
• The ability to undergo initial and ongoing training as necessary

Please visit www.friendlyconnections.net

Friendly Connections Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FC will ensure equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, pregnancy, marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran statutory any other characteristic protected by law.

Industry: Non-Profit Organization, Individual and Family Services, Health Care

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