Direct Support Professional - 3pm - 11pm

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults, and families. As an agency, we are focused on meeting ever-evolving social needs by expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.

• Direct Support Professionals
• to join our diverse team and provide compassionate care and supervision to our adult residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of professionals ensure that our residents are able to integrate into the communities they reside in, implement positive behavioral supports and behavioral plans and ensure that our residents are able to enjoy a warm and nurturing living environment where they are kept safe and are encouraged to learn and grow. Our Direct Support Professionals are an integral part of the team and ensure that the daily needs of the residents are met by providing physical care (which includes toileting, feeding, changing, lifting, etc.) teaching life and independent living skills, ensuring proper nutrition and maintaining a clean and organized living environment. Direct Support Professionals document daily behaviors, administer medication, accompany / transport residents to appointments and into the community where they actively participate in activities alongside the residents.
• A mandatory 1 week training is required (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm).
• Schedule Available :

Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11pm

Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 11pm

Friday - Monday 3pm - 11pm

• Qualifications / Requirements :
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Minimum of a High School diploma with prior experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and / or behaviorally challenged individuals;
• Valid Basic driver’s license in the state of NJ and good driving history (no probationary license allowed);
• Good writing and communication skills;
• The employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training;
• Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races;
• Ability to effectively work as a team member and implement positive behavioral supports;
• Complete drug test and background checks including CARI, CHRI, the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; and
• Must cooperate with the licensee, Department of Human Services (DHS) staff, Department of Children and Families (DCF) staff and any state representatives in any inspection or investigation.
• Benefits include :
• Healthcare coverage – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pension Plan eligibility after 1 year
• Paid time off : Vacation – up to 2 weeks of PTO, up to 2 weeks of sick time
• Time and one half on holidays worked that are designated by the program

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $20.75 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

• Caregiving : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability :

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Paramus, NJ 07653 (Required)

Work Location : In person