Full-Time Direct Support Professional – Growth & Benefits

Community Options Enterprises; Forked River (NJ); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

403(b) Retirement Plan

Career Growth

Tuition Reduction

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Forked River, New Jersey to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—we provide paid training and supervision.

Working hours are Mon–Fri 8am–4pm with starting pay of $17.50 per hour. You'll assist with daily routines, health monitoring, transportation to appointments, and community

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise good judgment, and respond appropriately in crises.
• Strong communication skills for staff, individuals, families, and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt through training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Support development of independent and community-based skills.
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and community activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Forked River, New Jersey to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—we provide paid training and supervision.

Working hours are Mon–Fri 8am–4pm with starting pay of $17.50 per hour. You'll assist with daily routines, health monitoring, transportation to appointments, and community