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Youth Consultation Services

2021-12-03 07:34:21

Job location Camden, New Jersey, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Administration

Job description

YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Sawtelle Residence Camden is a program that provides a supervised home for young men, over 21 between the age of 14-21 on the autism spectrum.

The consumers receive assistance with activities of daily living, medical care, and recreation, as well as attending educational and/or vocational day programs.

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

* 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.

Job Requirements:

* High school degree or equivalent
* Valid driver's license
* 21 years old or older
* Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* Paid time off
* Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
* 403 (B) savings and investment plans
* Potential public service loan forgiveness

Shifts Available

* Part Time

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