Direct Support Professional
Full Time • Linden
Duties:
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors
- Administer medication according to prescribed guidelines and maintain accurate records
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment
- Document individual progress and communicate effectively with team members
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors
- Administer medication according to prescribed guidelines and maintain accurate records
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment
- Document individual progress and communicate effectively with team members
Qualifications:
- Experience or education in social work or a related field is preferred
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and behavior management techniques
- Ability to follow medication administration protocols and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Experience working with children or in a childcare setting is a plus
- Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for transporting individuals to appointments or activities(mileage reimbursement)
- First aid and CPR certification is mandatory
- Experience or education in social work or a related field is preferred
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and behavior management techniques
- Ability to follow medication administration protocols and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Experience working with children or in a childcare setting is a plus
- Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for transporting individuals to appointments or activities(mileage reimbursement)
- First aid and CPR certification is mandatory
This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team, and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (Saturday-Sunday)10am-4pm 6 hours daily
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (Saturday-Sunday)10am-4pm 6 hours daily
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
About Mars Premier Care
We strongly believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
Mars Premier Care brings quality programs, services, training, and supports to help each developmentally challenged individual make progress toward reaching their best potential. Our approach to making decisions is future-oriented and person-centered planning. Our team meets to identify opportunities that develop personal relationships with families of people with developmental differences. Everything we do is intended to increase control over their own lives and to develop the skills and abilities needed to achieve these goals.
Mission
Mission
To provide an enhanced form of personalized care that meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve from all communities and walks of life.
Vision
To see people with developmental differences and their families achieve genuine happiness.
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