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Residential Direct Support Professional (Group Home)
Location:
Princeton, NJ
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Organization: PCDI Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (Group Home) Location: Pennington, NJ Salary: minimum of $51,500 Description: Since 1977, Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI) has provided compassionate support in neighborhood homes. Our residential program is expanding and our team is too.PCDI seeks a direct support professional for a community-based group home for adults with autism. Individuals will teach new skills using Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) principles and teaching strategies with heavy emphasis in areas of Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), Skill-based training (SBT), script and script-fading procedures, activity schedules, and zone supervision. The home is supported by two, full-time live-in residential coordinators and a trainer/consultant who ensures consistent implementation of programming. This position includes opportunities for long-term growth including career advancement, conducting and publishing research, and presenting at professional workshops and conferences. Responsibilities: Ensure the safety of those we support Establish comfortable and supportive relationships with residents and colleagues Create and maintain a home-like living and learning environment that enhances the quality-of-life experience for residents Exercise good judgement and remain calm when faced with a crisis Teach and assist in the development of learners' instruction and treatment goals with special emphasis on home and community-living skills, social skills, and language and communication skills Drive residents to and from activities in a company-owned vehicle or your own vehicle Support residents with daily activities including leisure and recreational activities, medical appointments, and community outings Effectively manage time and productivity Communicate effectively with parents, siblings, neighbors, and colleagues Collect, summarize, and analyze ongoing data regarding skill acquisition and behavior management programs for learners Document all services provided in accordance with state and federal regulations Qualifications: Has, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, or related field Some experience working with people with autism or other developmental disabilities Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Has a valid driver's license Pass extensive background checks Complete and pass required trainings including: CPR, SFA Work within designated evening, overnight, and weekend hours Sample schedule: Monday - Friday 2-10pm; with two days off per week, on average; Direct Support Professionals are assigned to 3 overnight shifts per month Benefits: Medical and dental insurance for each employee and optional dependent coverage Vision insurance (voluntary coverage) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life and AD&D 403b Retirement (voluntary beginning Day 1, employer contribution beginning Year 3) Paid time off (8 days accrued per calendar year) Holidays and vacations, where eligible (approximately 10 days per year) Tuition discount BCBA supervision Professional mentoring Keywords/Search Terms: ABA, group home, residential, technician, direct support professional, behavior analyst, BCBA, RBT, Applied Behavior AnalysisPDN-9c0bb35e-f36e-426a-847f-c57575da6248
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