Personal Assistant

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance / disability benefits

403 (B) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Branchburg, NJ is hiring a Personal Assistant to provide residential care for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The role requires assisting clients with personal hygiene and meeting individual goals.

YCS offers competitive compensation including medical and dental benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans. Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Experience in developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting individual goals as per their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Provide support with personal hygiene, grooming, and medication administration.
• Document accurate and timely records.

Skills

Experience working with developmental disabilities

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic understanding of medications

Job description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are just some of the words to describe what it’s like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities?

Davinchi Group Home in Branchburg, NJ, provides residential care for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group home setting. The program is currently hiring for a Personal Assistant. Personal Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. They provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Dependent on client’s IHP, teach/support the client with the following: bath, toilet, change adult absorbent underwear and linens, grooming and dressing, and self-administration of medication.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
• De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Job Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

Shifts Available

• Full-time, Part-time, and on-call

Youth Consultation Services is an equal opportunity employer.