Hearten LLC | Metuchen, NJ Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30–7:00 p.m. (17.5 hours per week) Pay: $23–$26 per hour Service: Community-Based Supports (CBS) Hearten is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with autism in his home and, as outlined in his service plan, in the community. The role combines activities he chooses, communication and behavior support, and hands-on assistance with showering and personal hygiene. What you’ll do
- Support daily routines and activities he enjoys, encouraging independence and respecting his choices.
- Provide hands-on assistance with showering and personal hygiene while respecting his privacy and comfort.
- Learn how he communicates through his iPad, body language, and vocalizations.
- Recognize signs of distress or physical discomfort and follow his written support plan. This includes responding to self-injury such as head-banging and prompting or assisting with protective equipment as directed.
- Follow his mobility and safety instructions, including the level of assistance needed on stairs.
- Complete session notes and promptly report changes in comfort, behavior, or mobility to your supervisor.
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting adults with autism or intellectual or developmental disabilities and following an individualized behavior support plan.
- Comfort providing hands-on showering and hygiene assistance.
- A calm, observant approach when someone is distressed and the ability to follow written instructions and document what happened.
- Reliable availability for the full weekday schedule and willingness to complete training on the individual’s routines before working independently.
- Experience supporting someone who engages in self-injury or uses a communication device is preferred.
To apply, briefly describe your experience providing hands-on personal care and give one example of how you followed a support plan when someone became distressed. Please leave out names and identifying details.