Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & Career Growth

Community Options Enterprises; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

401k Plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN positions with paid training and a starting wage of $18.00 per hour.

No experience required—training provided. Duties include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, transportation, and community involvement. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

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 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 medical appointments and activities in the community.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

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 Bloomingdale, New Jersey. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN positions with paid training and a starting wage of $18.00 per hour.

No experience required—training provided. Duties include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, transportation, and community involvement. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a