Direct Support Professional - Make a Difference (Evenings)

NJID; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health and Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and New

Job summary

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) hires direct support professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Join our dedicated staff of over 500 and help residents with daily living activities, medication assistance, and community engagement. Location: Edison, NJ. 40 hours per week in some shifts; other shifts available.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing & insurable.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise in activities of daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping.
• Assist with transportation.
• Assist in implementing individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR).
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Daily living support

Medication assistance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap EHR

Job description

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) hires direct support professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Join our dedicated staff of over 500 and help residents with daily living activities, medication assistance, and community engagement. Location: Edison, NJ. 40 hours per week in some shifts; other shifts available.