New Horizons in Autism Inc – Direct Support Professional / Caregiver – Evenings & Weekend – Toms River, NJ

Remote Full-time
Job title: Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Evenings & Weekend

Company: New Horizons in Autism Inc

Job description: Are you tired of making minimum wage?

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others?

IF YES... YOU NEED TO JOIN THE NHIA TEAM TODAY!

New Horizons in Autism, Inc (NHIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to enhance the quality of life for adults with autism since 1980 throughout Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

We continue our efforts to keep our employees, the individuals we serve, and our applicants safe. We are currently conducting virtual and phone interviews and virtual paid training.

Direct Support Professional :

Provide direct care and supervision for individuals with autism in a group home setting and assist in the day-to-day operations of the group home. This is a hands-on role requiring the individual in this position to assist residents with a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to personal care, medication management, life skills, and providing daily structure and support, to name a few.

What we offer to our full-time employees:

Starting Pay $17.25 per hour

Paid Training

Paid Time Off (144 hours per year)

Paid Sick Time (48 hours per year)

Tenure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus $2000

Multiple Tuition Discount Program

FREE RBT Certification Program

Additionally, for full-time employees, we offer;
• Medical/Dental/Vision with AETNA
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D/LTD (paid for by NHIA)
• 401K with match
• Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
• Possible Overtime (not guaranteed)
Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)

NHIA is a Non-Profit Organization, which might qualify an employee for the Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What we are looking for:

The individuals we serve rely on you! We are looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals who are willing to learn and grow with us and provide the highest level of care and support for our residents and participants. You must have and use sound judgment and tact and effectively communicate with individuals with autism.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma/GED (must provide diploma or transcripts)
• Must be at least 20 years old
• A valid NJ driver's license
• You must pass all background checks, including Central Registry, DMV, Fingerprints, Drug Screen, Physical, and PPD.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with persons with autism, solve problems systematically, and communicate (written and verbal), and professionally.
• Must be fully COVID-19 Vaccinated and Boostered, in the process of your vaccination series, or be eligible for a medical or religious exemption.
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Expected salary:

Location: Toms River, NJ

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