Impactful Direct Support Professional — Grow Your Career

Community Options, Inc.; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid holidays

PTO

401k/403b retirement plan

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Dumont, New Jersey to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $20.25 per hour. This is a full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunity with growth potential. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, skill development, community activities, transportation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Employment contingent upon background checks and drug testing.

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.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network by engaging with community members, businesses, and families.

Skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Dumont, New Jersey to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $20.25 per hour. This is a full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunity with growth potential. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, skill development, community activities, transportation, and documentation.