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Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver

L3

progressive option support servicesChesterfield, NJ9 days ago

$20-22/hour

Occupations

Social and Human Service AssistantsPersonal Care and Service Workers, All OtherPersonal Care Aides

Industries

Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesOther Individual and Family ServicesChild and Youth Services
Progressive Option Support Services Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty group of therapists dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral services to adults, children, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. We strive to provide the best services with the highest regard to quality, safety, and satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct care to families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum disorders.
  • Provide assistance to families within the home setting for the purpose of caregiver relief.
  • Provide necessary resources and support system development.
  • Develop skills around socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
  • Must be a team player
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills.
  • Completes all required training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite meetings and supervision meetings.
  • Notes necessary documentation of services
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Must agree to background check.
  • Education and SkillsHigh School diploma (Required)
  • Prior experience working with children with disabilities (Preferred).Flexible schedule school, evening, and/or weekend hours.
  • Fluency in languages in Spanish a plus but not a requirement.
Self-motivated Ability to multi-task throughout the entire shift Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius Minimum of six months of experience working with children with developmental disabilities A working smartphone to utilize our applications Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required) Hours Weeknights, weekends, or daytime depending on agreed upon schedule with family. To complete the 20 hours weekly, providers must take more than one case. Each case is scheduled for 7.5 hours per week, so multiple cases are necessary to reach the full 20 hours. Job TypesPart-time Pay$20-22/hour
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$20-22/hour

Location

Chesterfield, NJ

Occupation

Social and Human Service Assistants

Industry

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Posted

9 days ago

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