Direct Support Professional: Impactful Care + Paid Training

Community Options, Inc.; The Maples (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan 403b

Career Growth Opportunities

Team-oriented colleagues

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Marlton, NJ to provide person-centered supports for individuals with disabilities.

We offer paid training and flexible full-time/part-time/PRN roles with starting pay of $18.00 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, transportation to appointments, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Background checks, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing required.

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 health and report any concerns.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate 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 by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks may be assigned; cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Good judgment

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Marlton, NJ to provide person-centered supports for individuals with disabilities.

We offer paid training and flexible full-time/part-time/PRN roles with starting pay of $18.00 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, transportation to appointments, and maintaining documentation.