Residential Teaching Associate

Company: Eden Autism Services, Inc.
Location: Rocky Hill
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Become a Residential Teaching Associate at Eden Autismyoull love the way we work!
-Get hired before September 5, 2022 and receive a -$500 bonus* -after 90 days of employment!
Apply to find out more!
*based on eligibility -requirements
-Eden Autism is looking for energetic and compassionate people to provide support to adults in our group homes and out in the community. - This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy teaching and coaching others, and would like to work for an organization where your passion could be turned into a rewarding job. -
-Experience working with people with autism or other disabilities is an advantage, but its not a requirementwe provide paid training and you will be working with others as a team. - What -IS required is a positive attitude and desire to succeed in helping others experience their best life.
-Our group homes are located throughout Mercer County, with day centers situated in Hamilton and West Windsor. We have part-time and full-time positions available, and can offer a variety of schedules including week day, weekend, and awake overnight shifts, with three-day on/three-day off rotationsour employees find this flexibility perfect for their busy lives!
-In Hamilton, Plainsboro, Princeton, Cranbury, Lawrenceville and Robbinsville, we have Weekend Day Part-time positions as well as Weekend Day Full-Time positions. We also have Friday, Saturday, Sunday Awake Overnight positions. In addition, we offer 3 day on 3 day off schedules with sleep overnights, without sleep overnights and Awake Overnights with this rotation and more!
-Check out Eden's exceptional Weekend Pay Differential in effect through September 5, 2022: -$18.00/hr - Weekend Day schedules Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm -You can work this Part-Time schedule or create a Full-Time schedule with the Weekends. -$17.00/hr - Weekend Awake Overnight schedules Friday 11:00 pm - 8:30 am, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 pm - 8:30 am/9:30amGreat Pay, Great Benefits. Check Out Our Generous Employee Package!
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• Excellent hourly wage of $16.00/hr; Weekend schedules listed above pay more through September 5, 2022
• Annual performance-based merit increase -program
• Time-off benefits including paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Medical/RX (three plans to choose from), dental, and vision -insurance
• Paid -life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual base salary
• Retirement savings account with an employer match
• Employee discount programs including cell phone plans, shopping, and entertainment
• Excellent -training programs including CPR and First Aid, medication administration, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and crisis management
• Tuition reimbursement -up to $5,250 per year
• Access to Edens fitness rooms
• Employee assistance -programs
• Employee recognition -programs
• Wellness programs -and health fairs
• A variety of full-time and part-time work schedules including a traditional 40-hour week, a rotating shift of three days on/three days off, Saturday/Sunday shifts and more!Your Primary Responsibilities will include: -
  • Ensuring the safety of those we support at all times.
  • Teaching the men and women we support basic life skills such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene - on site and in community settings.
  • Assisting with daily activities including shopping, leisure and recreational activities, and visits to the doctor.
  • Driving individuals we support to and from our group homes and day centers and around the community.
  • Keeping track of the growth of individuals as they learn new skills and providing related information to supervisors.
  • Communicating with family members, colleagues, and supervisors and completing required reports.Job Requirements:
    • High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred, but not required
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Valid driver's license with record in good standing (less than 5 points)
    • Must complete a background check, including drug testing, fingerprinting, motor vehicle check, references, physical and Mantoux test
    • Ability to meet physical requirements including being able to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time (up to 30 minutes); vision requirements to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at a P2 level on an annual basis, including implementation of all strategies and techniques; ability to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure the safety of students and participants at all times
    • Beginning to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. Comfortable using an Apple iPad for data collection
      -COVID-19 Statement and Vaccine MandateWe adhere to CDC guidelines. Employees are required to wear a mask as needed based on COVID cases, as well as must complete a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken daily. We require strict adherence to all sanitation guidelines including frequent handwashing and six (6) feet social distancing. -Vaccine Mandate: - Governor Murphys Executive Order No. 283 requires employees who work in a covered setting provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses. The "covered settings" listed in the Governor's Executive Order include all of Eden's residences and day programs. - Therefore, documentation of vaccine status must be provided to Human Resources; if you are unvaccinated, you must obtain your first dose of the primary series of COVID-19 vaccine prior to your start/training date.
      -If you are already vaccinated, you must provide documented proof that you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccination, including receiving a booster shot. That means that you must have both vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) and your booster dose five (5) months later, or the single dose J&J vaccine and your booster dose two (2) months later. - -
      -This requirement is not intended to interfere with ones rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
      -If youre looking for a rewarding and inspiring work environment, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people with autism, wed like to hear from you!Required: -ResumeEden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -
      -Get hired before September 5, 2022 and receive a -$500 bonus* -after 90 days of employment!
      Apply to find out more!
      *based on eligibility -requirements
      -Required qualifications:
      • 18 years or older
      • Legally authorized to work in the United States
      • At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
      • Background check
      • Drug screening
      • Valid driver's license
      • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Review
      • Reliable transportation to and from work

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