Direct Support Professional (Mentor)

Direct Support Professional (Mentor) – Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC 775 Talamini Rd Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Our adult intern program provides direct support for adults with special needs in a vocational and recreational setting. We are hiring a Direct Support Professional (Mentor) to join us! We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, high-energy Mentor who is experienced working with adults with special needs who are 21 and older. Your role will include managing structured programming, participating in a variety of activities, and overall providing one-on-one supervision in a hybrid program location at both the JCC (Bridgewater, NJ) and our client's home (Hunterdon County, NJ). Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM. Background check and drug screening required. Covid-19 vaccine or weekly testing required. Responsibilities Managing structured programming including vocational training, volunteering, recreational opportunities, and activities of daily living skills training. Providing supervision based on level of functioning (1:1 to line of sight). Full participation in all activities with participant, including swimming, walking, cooking, gardening, exercising, arts and crafts, and more. Developing individualized occupational goals and planning/implementing trainings to develop a person's occupational and social skills. Daily documenting of case notes/logs. Attending monthly staff meetings at the JCC. Trainings Offered Specialized training in the behavioral social services field. Paid training for orientation and all pre-certification classes including CPR, First Aid, Preventing Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration (as needed), Danielle's Law. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled, special needs, autistic and behaviorally challenged adults. Valid driver's license; ability to travel/work between the JCC in Bridgewater, NJ and the client's home in Hunterdon County, NJ; ability to drive participant between activities using one's own car. Comfortable with hands‑on hygiene care such as toileting and showering. Self‑starter with strong work ethic and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ABA experience is a plus. High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Salary $37000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Community Center Works