Direct Support Professional - RT - Full benefits

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Aberdeen Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees

Vision

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Extra Work Hours Available

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Aberdeen, NJ to assist residents with developmental disabilities in daily living activities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include administering medication, light housekeeping, and supporting individual goals. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for on-the-job training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, must be insurable through NJID's insurance.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise in activities of daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping and assist with transportation.
• Help implement individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR).
• Assist residents in recreational and social activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is the nation's largest not-for-profit agency. It services infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We hire direct support professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities with daily living activities in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional

• Assist and supervise in activities of daily living skills
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication
• Light housekeeping
• Assist with transportation
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives
• Data entry using Therap (EHR)
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans

Job Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license is in good standing & must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance
• Strong communication skills

NO certification required

Position Details

Location: Aberdeen County: Monmouth

Hours Per Work Week: 40 Weekly Work Schedule: Sun.-Thurs.4pm-12am

Other shifts are available at this location.

NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
• On-the-Job Training
• Extra Work Hours Available
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.