Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Barnegat/Manahawkin, New Jersey to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required— paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.75 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community activities, documentation, driving to appointments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with 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.
• Background checks including criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and hygiene.

Skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Barnegat/Manahawkin, New Jersey to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required— paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.75 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community activities, documentation, driving to appointments,