Direct Support Professional (Day and Resdential)

Are you energetic and compassionate? Enjoy teaching, caregiving, and helping others experience their

best life? Let us help you turn your passion into a rewarding career! Eden Autism Services is now hiring Full-

Time, and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide support to adults in our group homes and

day programs.

Experience working with individuals 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. Eden offers a variety of

schedules—our employees find this flexibility perfect for their busy lives!

Our day centers are located in Hamilton, Plainsboro, and West Windsor.

 The Day Program schedule is Monday-Friday 8am – 4pm.

Our group homes and supervised apartments are located in Mercer and Middlesex Counties.

 Our Residential Program offers a variety of Full-Time and Part-Time schedules including Weekend Day,

Awake Overnights; “3-day-on / 3-day-off” rotating schedules, and more! Our Hiring Managers will

review available schedules upon interview. Note: Availability of schedules does change periodically, but

there are always different schedule opportunities available.

As a DSP for Eden, your primary responsibilities will include:

 Ensuring the safety of those we support at all times.

 Teaching individuals we support basic life skills, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning, and personal

hygiene. You may work on employment skills and go out to work sites to support the participants.

 Assisting with daily activities including shopping, leisure and recreational activities, and visits to the

doctor.

 Driving participants to and from our group homes and day centers, and around the community.

 Tracking 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.

Qualifications:

 19 years of age or older

 High school diploma or GED equivalent required

 Valid driver's license with record in good standing (5 points or less) 3 years of driving experience

 Ability to meet physical requirements including to:

o Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

o Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended

periods of time.

o Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including

implementation of all strategies and techniques.

o Move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure the safety of students and participants at all

times.

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

 Comfortable using an Apple iPad for data collection

What you’ll love about Eden:

 Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance,

retirement savings, paid time off, and more.

 Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and

professional development.

 Core Values: Believe More Do What it Takes Work Together Show Compassion Be True

If you have experience in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply:

Direct Care, Caregiver, Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant

(CNA), Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Residential Teaching Associate, Residential Aides, Autism,

Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Behavioral Health, ABA Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Special

Education

Eden Autism is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

Eden Autism is an E-Verify Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.25 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Township of Hamilton, NJ 08691: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19