Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

403(b) savings plan

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Flanders, NJ is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to provide care for adults with disabilities. As a Personal Assistant, you will help clients achieve their personal goals and support them with essential daily tasks, ensuring their health and wellness.

The position offers a range of shifts including full‑time and part‑time. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision cover, along with generous paid time off. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting individual goals as per their plan.
• Support clients with personal care tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• De-escalate potential crisis situations.

Skills

Assisting clients with personal care

Understanding of medications

Record-keeping

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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?

Sawtelle Emmans Program in Flanders, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• 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 bath, toilet, changing 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.

Benefits for full‑time employees include:

• 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, On‑Call.

Youth Consultation Services is an equal opportunity employer.