Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & Growth

Community Options, Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Plan

Career Growth

Great Team

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Middlesex County, NJ. The positions include Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN roles with paid training and starting pay of $18.81 per hour.

No experience required; PAID training is provided. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, and helping individuals develop independent skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

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 Middlesex County, NJ. The positions include Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN roles with paid training and starting pay of $18.81 per hour.

No experience required; PAID training is provided. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, and helping individuals develop independent skills.