Direct Support Professional — Full-Time, Paid Training

Community Options, Inc.; Bayside Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reduction

Career Growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Forked River, NJ. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour.

No experience required as paid training is provided. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with opportunities for growth within a national nonprofit organization. You're joining a team that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a person-centered care model, focusing on health, well-being and community

Qualifications

• Provide person-centered care to individuals with IDD
• Must be able to follow care plans and maintain documentation
• Ability to establish rapport and remain calm in crises

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/medical needs and report concerns promptly
• Support learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities
• Ensure program documentation/billable records are accurate and timely
• Build relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Cooperate with licensing staff during inspections
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Forked River, NJ. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour.

No experience required as paid training is provided. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with opportunities for growth within a national nonprofit organization. You're joining a team that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a person-centered care model, focusing on health, well-being and community