Direct Support Professional

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Sawtelle Residence Buena Vista is a medical home for medically fragile adult males.

Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.
• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Dependent on client’s IHP, teach/support the client with the following: bath, toilet, change adult absorbent underwear and linens, grooming and dressing, and self-administration of medication.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
• De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
• DDD experience preferred.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home or Residential care facility: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with Developmental Disable clients: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person