Direct Support Professional

Mercer County Works; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) package

Paid time off

Overtime available

Paid trainings

Job summary

Mercer County Works is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work throughout central New Jersey. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, providing personal, behavioral, and recreational care to enhance independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include transportation, medication administration, and training to build life skills, while following program policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to travel about 30 miles for work.
• NJ Driver's license may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize independence and quality of life.
• Provide care and support in personal care, behavioral support, recreation, and employment services.
• Offer training and emotional/physical support to develop life skills.
• Provide transportation to activities as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed and follow policies and safety rules.
• Perform all duties per program protocols and company policies.

Skills

Travel ability (30 miles)

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Currently seeking kindhearted Direct Support Professionals to fill positions in the East Brunswick, North Brunswick, New Brunswick, Manville, Raritan, Sayreville, and central New Jersey areas. Full and part-time positions are available.

Responsibilities Of The Direct Support Professional

• Serve individuals, groups, and communities with developmental disabilities by the means of comprehensive care and individualized support services that will maximize their independence, empowerment, personal growth and quality of life.
• Provide care and support services to our clients with various healthcare needs in the areas of personal care, behavioral support, recreational and employment services.
• Provide support and training, including but not limited to, emotional support, physical support and monitoring, and development of life skills through training programs, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life for persons with developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders.
• Provide transportation to and from activities.
• Administer medications to individuals as prescribed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with program policies and protocols.
• Follow all program rules and regulations regarding resident/participant treatment protocols, policies, supervision, and safety.
• All other duties assigned by APluscare.

Requirements Of The Direct Support Professional

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid NJ Driver's license
• DDD Training
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to travel about 30 miles for work
• Company may require additional testing pre-employment
• Must have weekend availability
• Willing to go above and beyond in supporting clients
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

Available Shifts

• Saturday - Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
• Thursday/Friday 3pm - 11pm & Saturday/Sunday 9am - 3pm
• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with a choice of health plans that include medical, dental, vision, Life-insurance, a 401(k)-investment package along with paid time off for all full-time/Part-time positions
• Overtime is regularly available
• Paid trainings

Compensation for the Direct Support Professional. The starting rate is $17.50 hourly.