Direct Support Professional

Community Options
North Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
$18,25 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

Description

Community Options, Inc . is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in North Plainfield, NJ to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $18.25 / hour

Responsibilities

  • Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community
  • Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess an individual's needs
  • Assist individuals with their daily living and independence skills / personal care
  • Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
  • Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
  • Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
  • Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
  • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
  • Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

  • Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
  • Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
  • Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
  • Overtime may be required due to business needs
  • May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds

Why Community Options?

  • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays Including a Birthday Holiday
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to : [email protected]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Royal Community Support
East Brunswick, New Jersey

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are professionals who work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into their community or the least restrictive environment. Royal Community Supports is looking for a self...

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities
Piscataway Township, New Jersey

Direct Support Professionals . Job Responsibilities of an Overnight Direct Support Professional: . NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. ...

Royal Community Support
South Bound Brook, New Jersey

Royal Community Supports is looking for a self-motivated, energetic Direct Support Professional to support an Individual who lives in South Bound brook, NJ. Looking for an Direct Support Professional/ DSP to work with an individual once a week for a couple hours to assist them with different paperwo...

Arc Mercer Inc.
Mercer, NJ, USA

We are currently looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our Residential Team in Mercer County. ...

Yai
New Jersey

Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans follo...

Kindly Direct Care
Ocean County, NJ

Implement individualized care plans and behavioral support strategies as directed by supervisors. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Direct deposit for convenient payment processing. Provide personalized 1:1 support to i...

GRACIOUS SERVICES INC
Fanwood, New Jersey

We are looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team! You will be directly working with Individuals with developmental disabilities, providing life skills, recreational activities and community integration. Prior direct care experience is a plus. One year prior professional experience&nb...

Yai
New Jersey

Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate and personal care, teaching daily and independent living...

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Matawan, New Jersey

The individuals we support are in need of dedicated, caring, and reliable Direct Support Professionals eager to make a difference in their lives!. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL. Candidates submitting their resume usually have experience or interest in other roles ...

Chimes Metro, Inc.
Newark, New Jersey

Primary Job Functions * Primary responsibility is to work in the residence of a person served as a personal support and to be engaged with him/her, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person served, both in the home a...