Direct Support Specialist — Enable Independent Living

Tender Care; Port Morris (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tender Care in Morris County, NJ is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide direct services to individuals in a Residential Program, including supervision, personal care, and daily living activities.

You will transport individuals, accompany to appointments, complete documentation, and implement behavior plans while maintaining privacy and dignity. Requires 18+, NJ driver license, HS diploma, background checks, CARI, and drug testing; hourly pay with various work options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
• Criminal background check required; not disqualified by DDD.
• Name check against Central Registry of Offenders.
• Drug testing required for all employees (pre-employment and random).
• CARI background check for Child Abuse Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to individuals in the Residential Program.
• Supervise and assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Drive and accompany individuals to appointments and activities.
• Complete required daily documentation for services provided.
• Administer medications as prescribed and follow behavior plans.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Tender Care in Morris County, NJ is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide direct services to individuals in a Residential Program, including supervision, personal care, and daily living activities.

You will transport individuals, accompany to appointments, complete documentation, and implement behavior plans while maintaining privacy and dignity. Requires 18+, NJ driver license, HS diploma, background checks, CARI, and drug testing; hourly pay with various work options.