Direct Support Professionals/Job Coaches (NJ)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn how to document services

Key Responsibilities

• Provide training to individuals in the areas of personal care, self-care, recreational Services, communication, behavioral intervention and all other habilitation services
• Offered to individuals in a cooperative effort with other staff members
• Maintain accurate, up to date government records and reports
• Safely transport individuals to activities and other destinations as required
• Comply with all agency standards, rules, practices, policies and procedures
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices