Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives + PAID Training

Community Options, Inc.; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Community Options is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Program in Flanders, NJ. We are a national nonprofit providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We welcome Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN DSPs and Caregivers to join our team in Flanders, with paid training and starting pay of $14.25/hour. Responsibilities include building meaningful relationships, assessing needs via Person Centered Plans, aiding daily living, monitoring health, and supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• No experience required – paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Foster a meaningful relationship between individuals and their community.
• Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess needs.
• Assist individuals with daily living and independence skills.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Support development of community-based skills and activities.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to activities using company vehicles.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and on time.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

Job Category: Direct Support Services

Requisition Number: DIREC024922

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• Posted : April 30, 2024
• Part-Time
• Rate : $14.25 USD per hour

Locations

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Flanders, NJ 7836, USA

Description

Community Optionsis a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiringFull-Time, Part-Time, PRNDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health AidesinFlanders, NJto 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 $14.25/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 activities in the community
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• 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 day programs, and in the community
• Transport individuals utilizing company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
  

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

Send your resume to: [e-mail]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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