Overnight Direct Support Professional - Impact & Growth

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Plan

On the Job Training

Extra Work Hours Available

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is hiring Overnight Direct Support Professionals to assist residents with daily living activities in a residential setting. Awake during the shift.

Responsibilities include assisting daily living activities, medication administration, light housekeeping, transportation, and data entry in Therap EHR. Qualifications include HS diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; no certification required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license in good standing and insurable via NJID.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise activities related to daily living skills.
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication.
• Light housekeeping
• Assist with transportation
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives.
• Data entry using Therap (EHR)
• Assist residents in pursuing recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap EHR

Job description

The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is hiring Overnight Direct Support Professionals to assist residents with daily living activities in a residential setting. Awake during the shift.

Responsibilities include assisting daily living activities, medication administration, light housekeeping, transportation, and data entry in Therap EHR. Qualifications include HS diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; no certification required.