Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional) (784-753)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

403 (B) savings plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A community care organization in Denville, NJ, seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide daily care to clients with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with preference given to those experienced in developmental disabilities. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, along with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives.
• Teach/support clients in personal care routines.
• Keep accurate and timely records.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
• De‑escalate potential crisis situations and be prepared to control client physically.
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Skills

Sensitivity to client needs

Basic understanding of medications

Crisis de-escalation techniques

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 Morris Program in Denville, 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. 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.

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 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

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. 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