Direct Support Professional

Community Options Job Board; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentives

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Brick, NJ is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers and related roles to provide person-centered care in residential and community settings. Starting pay is $18.75/hour with paid training and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

No prior experience required; we provide training and ongoing support to help you grow professionally in a meaningful nonprofit environment. Driving may be required to support individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• No experience required – paid training provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster meaningful relationships between individuals and their community.
• Assess needs using Person Centered Plans.
• Assist with daily living and personal care.
• Monitor health and report concerns promptly.
• Support development of independent and community-based skills.
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Judgment in crisis situations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Brick, NJ to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $18.75/hour

Responsibilities

• Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community.
• Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess an individual's needs.
• Assist individuals with their daily living and independence skills/personal care.
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• Overtime may be required due to business needs

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer
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