Direct Support Professional - RT - Partial Benefits

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit agency in Aberdeen is seeking direct support professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities in daily living activities. Responsibilities include supervising daily living skills, administering medications, and helping implement individual goals. The role offers full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities, with benefits including health insurance and training.

Benefits

100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employee

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan

On the Job Training

Extra Work Hours Available

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives.

Job description

Overview

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. It serves infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities and offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We hire direct support professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities with daily living activities in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping
• Assist with transportation
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR)
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.

Job Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance
• Strong communication skills
• NO certification required

Position Details

Location: Aberdeen County, Monmouth

Hours Per Work Week:

32 Weekly Work Schedule: Mon 3p-11p, Thur 3p-11p, Fri 3p-11p & Sat 3p-11p

Other shifts are available at this location.

NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employee
• Vision
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Plan
• On the Job Training
• Extra Work Hours Available
• Growth Opportunities

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.