Direct Support Professional - RT - Non-benefited

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan

On the Job Training

Growth Opportunities

Extra Work Hours Available

Job summary

A leading non-profit agency in New Jersey is seeking direct support professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities. Responsibilities include supervising daily living skills, administering medication, and supporting residents in community activities. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Various shifts available, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping and assist with transportation.
• Implement individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR).
• Assist residents with recreational and social activities.
• Encourage residents to pursue recreational, social, and community activities based on their plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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: Old Bridge

County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 10

Weekly Work Schedule: Sat 6p-10p & Sun 5p-11p

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