Direct Support Professional - P/T

Eden Autism is now hiring Full-Time, Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) - you’ll love the way we work!

Presently our Weekend Day Positions are located in Hamilton, Plainsboro, Princeton, Robbinsville, and West Windsor…The Weekend Day position can be part-time Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 8:30 pm or otherwise depending on the group home. The schedule depends on the location, and is determined by Eden.

Presently the Weekend Day positions are located in Hamilton, Plainsboro, Princeton, Robbinsville, and West Windsor:

Hamilton hours are Saturday/Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm - 1 open position

Plainsboro hours are Saturday/Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm - 1 open position

Princeton hours are Saturday/Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm - 1 open position

Robbinsville (2 different group homes) hours are Saturday/Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm - 2 open positions

Robbinsville (a different group home) hours are Saturday/Sunday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm - 1 open position

West Windsor hours are Saturday 9:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm - 1 open position

There will be 2 weeks of PAID TRAINING 8:00 am – 4:00 pm for the positions working in Adult Services. The Training covers many topics such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods of teaching, Professional Crisis Management (PCM), CPR, and much more!! Training is mandatory.

Eden Autism is looking for energetic and compassionate people to provide support to adults in our group homes and out in the community. This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy teaching and coaching others, and would like to work for an organization where your passion could be turned into a rewarding job.

Experience working with people with autism or other disabilities is an advantage, but it’s not a requirement—we provide paid training and you will be working with others as a team. What IS required is a positive attitude and desire to succeed in helping others experience their best life.

In general, our group homes are located throughout Mercer County including Robbinsville, Lawrenceville, Hamilton, East Windsor, West Windsor, Ewing, and Princeton, and locations in Middlesex County in Plainsboro and Cranbury, NJ.

Great Pay, Great Benefits…. Check Out Our Generous Employee Package!

• Excellent hourly wage starting at $18.50/hr
• Annual performance-based merit increase program
• Time-off benefits including paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Medical/RX (three plans to choose from), dental, and vision insurance
• Paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual base salary
• Retirement savings account with an employer match
• Employee discount programs including cell phone plans, shopping, and entertainment
• Excellent training programs including CPR and First Aid, medication administration, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and crisis management
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Access to Eden’s fitness rooms
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Wellness programs and health fairs
• A variety of full-time and part-time work schedules including a traditional 40-hour week, a rotating shift of three days on/three days off, Saturday/Sunday shifts and more!

Your Primary Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safety of those we support at all times.
• Teaching the men and women we support basic life skills such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene - on site and in community settings.
• Assisting with daily activities including shopping, leisure and recreational activities, and visits to the doctor.
• Driving individuals we support to and from our group homes and day centers and around the community.
• Keeping track of the growth of individuals as they learn new skills and providing related information to supervisors.
• Communicating with family members, colleagues, and supervisors and completing required reports.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required or GED equivalent.
• 19 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license with record in good standing (less than 5 points) and at least 3 years of driving experience
• Must complete a background check, including drug testing, fingerprinting, motor vehicle check, references, physical and Mantoux test
• Ability to meet physical requirements including being able to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time (up to 30 minutes); vision requirements to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at a P2 level on an annual basis, including implementation of all strategies and techniques; ability to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure the safety of students and participants at all times
• Beginning to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Comfortable using an Apple iPad for data collection

Required: Resume

Experience with Direct Care, Direct Care Staff, Caregivers, Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA), Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Assistants, Residential Teaching Associates, Residential Aides are welcome.

Eden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eden Autism is an E-Verify Employer.