Direct Support Professional - Make a Difference!

Job Details: Job Location: Ohana - Ocean County, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $15.92 - $18.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, This position pays a $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11pm Friday through 11pm Sunday for both FT and PT employees. On a daily basis, you can expect to: Relate with adolescents, understand what they are going through in their lives and build rapport Attend and accompany academic events, shopping, community integration, socialization skills, family reunification, and medical visits Show adolescents that they can change their lives on their own by giving them direction Use positive reinforcement and other techniques to keep adolescents on the right track and use crisis de-escalation skills when necessary Assist in teaching life skills, such as cooking, laundry, chores and cleaning Get moving and go outside to play basketball, tennis, hiking, bean bag toss and other activities Lead by example and have a positive mindset Assist youth with bathing, feeding, grooming and other daily living skills Assist with medication administration Hours: Full-time and part-time positions are available. Must be able to work at least one weekend shift per week. Full-time benefits include: 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year Medical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits (first of the month following 30 days of employment) 9 Agency-paid holidays 403(b) employee participation and employer match Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11pm Friday through 11pm Sunday for both FT and PT employees Training opportunities provided throughout the year for both FT and PT employees Advancement opportunities Employee Assistance Program and more Legacy will provide CPR, First Aid, Nurtured Heart, Safe Crisis Management and Ukeru training. What do you need? This position requires either a Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus three years of experience working with children/adolescents. You must have a valid driver’s license in good standing. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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