Direct Support Professional & Program Assistant

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Pompton Lakes, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is hiring Direct Support Professional - Program Assistant in New Jersey. Full-time, part-time, and substitute roles exist across multiple shifts. Regular salary is $23.44 hourly.

You will join a team delivering care in Group Homes, with duties including training staff, menu planning, medication stocking, and on-call coverage. We seek compassionate individuals with at least a year of relevant experience or related education, a valid NJ driver’s

Qualifications

• One year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and/or a degree in a related field preferred.
• 18 years of age or older
• High School/GED diploma
• Must have a valid (non-provisional) driver’s license in the State of New Jersey and points on license not to exceed 5 points.
• Required to drive agency vehicles to transport service recipients on a regular basis.
• Should have knowledge of, or willingness to learn computer programs.
• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Program Director to provide quality services to the people living in the home, and uphold the agency philosophy in carrying out the day to day tasks.
• Work with the Director and Associate Director in the supervision and training of residential counselors.
• Prepare menus, grocery lists and food shopping, schedule activities, ensure medications are stocked and communicate with the pharmacy.
• Coordinate the completion of fire drills and assist with administrative tasks.
• Participate in training new staff and share on-call responsibilities with leadership.

Skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is hiring Direct Support Professional - Program Assistant in New Jersey. Full-time, part-time, and substitute roles exist across multiple shifts. Regular salary is $23.44 hourly.

You will join a team delivering care in Group Homes, with duties including training staff, menu planning, medication stocking, and on-call coverage. We seek compassionate individuals with at least a year of relevant experience or related education, a valid NJ driver’s