DSP (Direct Support Professional) Position Available In Hudson, New Jersey

DSP (Direct Support Professional) Youth Consultation Service – 3.1 Secaucus, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $18.50 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Paid orientation Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Caregiving experience (3-5 years) Caregiving Tutoring Working with people with autism Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Group home Full Job Description Sawtelle Hall is a residential treatment facility serving youth who may have but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum. Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision. This position is expected to require a unique sensitivity on the part of the applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. Duties include but not limited to: Participating as a member of a therapeutic treatment team Becoming familiar with the residents’ treatment goals Carrying out expected interventions Observation and documentation of success Identifying current or suggesting new, therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team. Requirements Having a high school diploma requires you to have 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting. High school diploma or equivalent required Valid driver’s license required Sawtelle Hall is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ. YCS is

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift On call Overnight shift Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Group home or Residential care facility: 3 years (Preferred) Working as a peer counselor, youth group or mentor/tutor: 3 years (Required) Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required) Volunteer work with youth in any professional capacity: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

In person