Direct Support Professional (DSP 1) - Montvale, NJ
Full Time
Bergen County, NJ
Posted
Job description
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Montvale is a residence where 6 wonderful and unique adults live. The people we support enjoy different activities in the community and in their residence. They like to go to the movie theater, to concerts in the park, to carnivals in different towns, to flea markets, restaurants, go bowling, shopping, and visit the library. The Montvale residents also love throwing birthday parties, decorating their home for any holiday, playing Wii and bingo with their housemates, creating art work, and hosting and visiting other residencies for dinner. The Montvale residents need support in their daily living activities, including showering, tooth brushing, cooking, assisting them on following dietary recommendations, transportation to and from day program, going to medical appointments and any recreational activity. The people we support communicate with words and gestures.
Founded in 1998, the National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ), a member of YAI Network, provides a variety of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. With an emphasis on creating opportunities for people we support to live as independently as possible, NIPD/NJ offers supervised, supportive, and independent residential programs in New Jersey. By providing in-home respite, information and referral, camping and recreation, after-school, socialization, and vocational programs, NIPD/NJ also supports children and adults with disabilities who reside at home with their families.
The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with ADL's (assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, etc.) as necessary.
Requirements:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
- A valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points is required, NJS preferred
- Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to participate in 2 days of NJS Mandated DDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hire
- Tuberculosis test required for most positions
- New Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory
Schedule:
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am - 3:00p
Type: Part Time
Please visit our website at www.yai.org to learn more about the YAI Network. Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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