| Location | South Bound Brook, NJ |
Alternatives, Inc. in South Bound Brook, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Residential Behavior Support Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities. Are you looking for a full-time job where you can make a positive difference in your community? Are you passionate about the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to live with dignity and respect? If so, read on!
We pay a competitive wage of $27.00/hr ($4.00 shift differential on weekends). We also offer great perks including paid training, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.
Most importantly, you have the opportunity to change live & build futures! If this sounds like the perfect full-time job for you, apply today!
Current available opportunity:
Sun, off
Mon, off
Tues, 3pm- 11pm
Wed, 3pm- 11pm
Thurs, 3pm- 11pm
Fri, 3pm- 11pm
Sat, 8am- 4pm
ABOUT ALTERNATIVES, INC:
For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses. Our services include residential, behavior support, employment, support coordination, and recreation. We strive to enable our clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using our person-centered philosophy.
We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members. That is why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL:
Serves as shift supervisor in lieu of Manager and assistant manager
Supports program staff and clients by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, assisting clients in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting clients to be independent in activities of daily living.
Responsible for assisting clients in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates clients about maintaining homes.
Assists in scheduling client appointments.
Provides necessary transportation adhering to the driving policies and standards of Alternatives, Inc.
Assists clients with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include reconciling accounts and assisting clients with spending choices.
Evaluates skills and needs of each individual receiving services and makes recommendations to Program Manager
Assists in planning and implementing client service plans with the Program Manager and Interdisciplinary Team
Assists with information gathering for personal outcome measures and other assessments
Supervises and assists clients in maintenance and upkeep of apartments or home, meal preparation, hygiene and other activities as needed
Provides necessary transportation adhering to the driving policies and standards of Alternatives, Inc.
Implements client individualized training programs
Assists in planning and implementing Behavior Plans with Behavior Specialists, BCBA, Program Manager and IDT, when applicable
Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner
Ensures security of client residence, program, staff office, agency and vehicle key
Completes and maintains records as per agency policy and assigned by Program Manager
Availability to be contacted in emergency situations
Assists in training of clients in necessary areas
Assists Program Manager in maintaining contact with outside agencies providing services to individuals
Participates as a team member in planning, implementing and evaluating services provided by the program
Participates in & attends program & general staff meetings
Some aspects of this job are not easily accomplished but at the end of each shift, knowing your clients are happy makes you feel great about the work you do!
BENEFITS
Full-Time & Part-Time Employees are entitled to the following Benefits:
Full-Time Employees are entitled to the following additional Benefits:
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you are right for this full-time Residential Behavior Support Professional position, apply now with our mobile-friendly application!
Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer