Direct Support Professional - Monmouth/Ocean County

Sidekicks; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidekicks is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Monmouth/Ocean County, New Jersey, to provide crucial support services for individuals with disabilities. This part-time role includes assisting individuals in daily living activities, fostering community involvement, and maintaining established policies.

The ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, compassion for individuals with disabilities, and a high school diploma. Training in CPR/First Aid is necessary, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Must be CPR/First Aid trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in activities of daily living.
• Work with individuals to develop personal goals.
• Facilitate community involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication in English

First Aid trained

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Monmouth/Ocean County

Part-time

At Sidekicks, we provide personalized support services that enable individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to overcome daily obstacles, achieve goals, and strive for independence. Our Sidekicks can be mentors, companions, therapists, job coaches and more.

We are looking to add Direct Support Professionals in Monmouth/Ocean County to provide support services for families of individuals with disabilities. The hours vary between mornings and evenings, weekdays and weekends.

• Must be passionate, accepting and empathetic towards individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the primary caregiver and supervisor.
• Assist individuals in activities of daily living, companionship, and recreational activities as guided by the individual’s intake information.
• Work with individual to develop his/her goals.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community.
• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Be with the individual for the duration of time requested.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• References.
• CPR/First Aid trained.
• High school diploma.
• DDD Training a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.