Direct Support Professional - RT - Non-benefited

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan

On-the-Job Training

Extra Work Hours Available

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is a large not-for-profit serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey. NJID hires direct support professionals to assist residents with daily living activities in a residential setting.

Location: Edison, NJ. Hours: Sat & Sun 9:30a-4:30p, with other shifts available. NJID offers full-time, part-time and per diem roles across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap (EHR)

Job description

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. It serves 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 hiredirect support professionalsto assist residents with developmental disabilities with daily living activities in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional:

• Assist and supervise activities related to 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 in good standing, and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance.
• Strong communication skills

NO certification required

Position Details:

Location: Edison County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 14 Weekly Work Schedule:Sat. & Sun. 9:30a-4:30p

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:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Plan
• On-the-Job Training
• Extra Work Hours Available
• Growth Opportunities

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 all areas of employment, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment.