Direct Support Professional (Day Program) – Paid Training

Community Options, Inc.; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (Day Program) in Woodbury, NJ to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required— PAID training offered.

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour and position includes benefits and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community activities, and coordinating transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• Direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication with individuals, families, and team members.
• Ability to remain calm and handle crises or challenging situations.

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 promptly.
• Support learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and community activities.
• Ensure documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build relationships with community members, businesses, and families for support networks.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Crisis management

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (Day Program) in Woodbury, NJ to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required— PAID training offered.

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour and position includes benefits and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community activities, and coordinating transportation to appointments.