Direct Support Professional | Paid Training & Career Growth

Community Options Enterprises; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Mercer County, NJ. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. Roles include full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities to support individuals with disabilities in person-centered care. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, and community participation, with driving to appointments and documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry and drug testing checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and hygiene.
• Monitor health/medical needs and report concerns.
• Support development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Mercer County, NJ. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. Roles include full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities to support individuals with disabilities in person-centered care. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, and community participation, with driving to appointments and documentation