Direct Support Professional- SPANISH SPEAKING FEMALE

MMD COMMUNITY CARE LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

MMD Community Care LLC in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide direct support and assistance to adults with disabilities. This role emphasizes compassionate care and reliability in daily living activities.

You will help with meals, personal care, and community integration while ensuring safety and completing required trainings. Flexible weekend shifts and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires English reading, writing and comprehension.
• 1 year caregiving experience preferred.
• Must complete all required training for the position within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in developing community living skills and daily activities.
• Support meal preparation, household tasks, toileting, dressing, grooming and personal maintenance while promoting community participation.

Skills

English proficiency

Caregiving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off


• Training & development


• 401(k)


• Flexible schedule

MMD COMMUNITY CARE LLC

MMD Community Care is a New Jersey DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) approved statewide provider. We provide a high standard of Community Support, Respite, and Individual Support to Adults with disabilities.

MMD Community Care provides care for adults with special needs in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere across tew Jersey.

Job Description

Seeking a Spanish speaking Direct Support Professional to provide direct support and assistance for consumer.

Duties

Assist consumer in development of community living skills A.ssist consumer in preparation of meals, maintaining a household, toileting, dressing, grooming, and personal maintenance and assist in assuring there are opportunities for the consumer within the home to participate in their own lives and to become part of the community possible.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be physically capable of transferring, assisting with transfers, and lifting persons who require physical assistance.

The employee must be able to reach and bend as they assist participants with physical activities.

Experience/Education/License Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License (driving record not to exceed 5 points). If transporting consumers’ proof of automobile insurance is needed


• Must be 21 years or older


• Must clear any State/Federal criminal background checks, the Central Registry and CARI database


• CPR/FA certification


• Must be proficient in English (read, write & comprehend)


• Complete all training for the position within established timelines

OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behaviors, ability to adapt to environmental conditions in private residences

Maintain safety and cleanliness of any personal vehicle that transports consumers Display professionalism always

Provide at least two (2) verifiable job references.

Job Type: Part -time

Salary: $22 per hour

Schedule

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Experience

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person