Empowering Direct Support Professional | Personal Assistant

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

403 (B) savings and investment plans

Job summary

A community service organization in New Jersey is looking for dedicated Personal Assistants who exhibit compassion and a passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring the health and safety of clients, assisting them with personal care tasks, and maintaining accurate records of their progress. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a potential public service loan forgiveness program.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
• Teach/support clients with personal care needs.
• Keep accurate and timely records of client activities.

Skills

Understanding of medications

Crisis de-escalation

Personal care assistance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

A community service organization in New Jersey is looking for dedicated Personal Assistants who exhibit compassion and a passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring the health and safety of clients, assisting them with personal care tasks, and maintaining accurate records of their progress. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a potential public service loan forgiveness program.