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EDEN AUTISM

At Eden Autism Services I was employed in a group home. There is no "typical day at work" in this type of environment. A shift starts at 3:00 P.M. Work starts with a drive to pick up my five "participants"
 from their work center, to take them to the group home where they reside. We have a nice snack and enjoy leisure time activities. I must assist with leisure activities, to ensure appropriate fun. (Yes watching  television can be considered a leisure activity, however, watching television and rocking back and forth is not an appropriate leisure activity.) After some down time, we run teaching programs. These include: cooking dinner, writing a letter, doing laundry, sweeping, post-meal clean up, and appropriate hygiene. A midst running teaching programs, I must also tend to self injurious and aggressive behavior issues to ensure the safety of the engaging individual, other participants, and staff.  As a teacher/parent, my main teaching goal is to bring  my participants closer and closer to an independent style of living. During the 3PM-10PM  shift I am also responsible to administer medications at a specific time and document each medication administered. My shift also includes a 10PM-7AM overnight to tend to alarms and ensure safety during the night. At 7AM I wake up, administer medication, make breakfast, and get all participants ready to be transported to their work centers. My shifts run three days on, 3 days off. An average shift is 76 hours on the clock before returning home. I have learned a lot from my experience at Eden, not only about developmental disabilities, but about myself. I learned that I have a lot of patience and I have built on my problem solving skills, and my attention to detail has significantly increased as I learn to understand peoples wants and needs with no verbal communication on their part. I feel that the most enjoyable part of my job is being able to make my participants feel comfortable and at home with out their families present. To see them overcome obstacles, and move forward in learning how to do things independently brings me great satisfaction.

Eden Autism Services, located in New Jersey, provides valuable support for individuals with autism, and I must say that the majority of their workers are hardworking and dedicated people. The commitment they demonstrate in helping individuals with autism is truly commendable. The staff's genuine care and effort in making a positive difference in the lives of those they serve are evident.

However, at times, it seems that policy stands in the way of the work being done. While policies are essential for maintaining structure and consistency, there are instances where they can be a hindrance to providing the best possible care. This can lead to frustration among both the workers and the individuals they support.

Additionally, minor mistakes can sometimes accumulate over time, making the job more tedious than it needs to be. Addressing these issues promptly and implementing strategies for improvement would greatly enhance the overall effectiveness of the services provided by Eden Autism Services.

Lastly, an increase in salary for the hardworking staff members would be highly appreciated. Working with individuals with autism can be demanding both physically and emotionally, and fair compensation would not only acknowledge their dedication but also contribute to their job satisfaction and retention.

In conclusion, Eden Autism Services in New Jersey has a dedicated and hardworking team. While policy constraints and minor mistakes can create challenges, addressing these issues and providing an increase in salary would further elevate the quality of care provided by the organization.

I worked at the school in Princeton NJ. A typical  day would be meeting up with the kids you are assigned to for the day and getting them prepared to get on the van for recreational activities. The staff was great! I've met a lot of great people there and we were like a family. Management was very helpful if I had any issues with kids. However, you must have a lot of patience working with the kids in the school. Some of the kids , hit , bite , & spit. However Eden trains you so that way you know the different skills and techniques to handle the behaviors. The hardest part about this job was working with kids with behaviors so you really have to have a lot of patience! 
The most enjoyable part was taking the kids out after school and doing recreational activities with them. Another enjoyable part would be working along side great team members and being a work family.

Most of my co-workers at Eden were extremely invested in the skill acquisition that we provided.  Their desire to help these students went far beyond the paycheck they received at the end of the week.  It was easy to adapt the same attitude.  This was my first time working with individuals with developmental disorders and from this experience I have grown to because extremely passionate about helping this community and volunteering with them.

I worked here during college.  Management did an amazing job of making special accommodations that made it easy to balance school and work.  They made sure we were always aware of other internal opportunities.  They were even helpful when I decided to pursue a career elsewhere by providing me with recommendations and encouraging me to purse other opportunities.

The pay in this field did not match the amount of work performed.   The workers are extremely underpaid.

i would come on shift at 3pm and would be a parent in the sense of being responsible for hygiene, safety, and well being but also a teacher in the sense of guiding the client to be as independent as they were able to be in reference to day to day activities.
i learned about day to day activities of our clients, their complete diagnoses and treatment plans along with behavior plans for each individual.
usually worked with my superior or communicated via email with them daily.
the hardest part of the job was learning how to implement behavior plans determined by a therapist or behavior group as everyones behavior plan was different.
the most enjoyable part of the job was getting to learn the clients and their families along with giving them the best opportunity for them to live a safe, happy, and healthy lifestyle.

During my tenure at EDEN AUTISM ACRES, I witnessed many regime changes and rule amendments. I believe that throughout America's growth into the realization that DD services are becoming more necessary, Eden Autism did its very best to stay ahead of the curve. That being said, I believe that when I began employment there, the management staff placed a lot of stock in its employees and compensated them appropriately. However, over time, the turn over rate has increased substantially in the field demanding that employers reduce compensations to accommodate for overtime. I believe that this is where companies meet their end. You have to place stock in your staff and Eden Autism used to do this. I am sad to say that I do not believe this to be the case any longer.

This place is all show to the public and treat their staff like they really don't exist. They turn their heads the other way when there's a real health and/or mental issue with thie participants. Even when you've been telling them for years, nothing is done. Constant drama between staff. Higher ups are pretty much nonexistent. I've worked for great companies in this field. This is not one of them. 

Supervisors are very fair. They are overworked, underpaid, and more often than not, stressed to the max. No one helps them. It's a sad downward spiral to be a part of and watch. They deserve so much more.

I have worked at Eden Autism Services for 17 years and I truly believe in our mission.  During my tenure a Eden Autism, I have been provided ample opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally to include upward career development.  At Eden Autism, management treats you like a person and not just an employee.  The office environment is very fun, yet challenging due to the pace and the different challenges that present on a day to day basis, which i really enjoy.  I have made this my full time career by achieving the expectations that were put in front of me.  

Good place to work. Management Good from top to bottom very easy to talk to.  I'm pleased to let you know this is a family and the individuals are incredible. I'm working here 7 years now and keep going. I highly recommend Eden Autism services to anyone who looking for place to grow. Sometimes it's not all the money but love, commitment, dedication to service. Allah reward you for whatever impact is done in someone live. I will leave you with this quote" There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only person wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain, telling everyone that his or her path is wrong.

Eden is a warm & supportive place to work.  Management is accessible & quick to respond.  Colleagues throughout the different departments are sociable & friendly.  The work you do is rewarding and selfless, and you get to see the immediate impact you're making on the clientele regardless of which department you're in.  Eden offers plenty of room for growth if you are a dedicated employee (most upper management started entry level).  Must be familiar with Autism & understand this is not always an easy field to work in - but those who dedicate themselves to it find it quite rewarding!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 79 salaries reported	$18.83 per hour
Residential supervisor 23 salaries reported	$49,750 per year
Special education teacher 9 salaries reported	$70,111 per year
Language specialist 5 salaries reported	$76,100 per year
Coach 12 salaries reported	$20.54 per hour

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