Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

Community Options, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options (Medical, Dental, V…

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Supportive coworkers

University partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (Medical Day Program), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff and Home Health Aides in Wayne, NJ to provide person-centered care. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour and PAID training is provided, with opportunities for growth and development.

No experience required, join a team focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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.
• Employment contingent upon successful criminal background checks, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections or investigations.

Skills

Direct care

Relationship building

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are Now HiringFull-Time, Direct Support Professionals (Medical Day Program), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Wayne, NJ to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $19.00/per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities


• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene


• 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


• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families


• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned


• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• 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


• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).


• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.


• 403b Retirement Plan.


• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.


• Great coworkers/team that support you!


• University partnerships that include tuition reduction