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New Jersey Institute for Disabilities Direct Support Professionals in Manalapan, New Jersey
Direct Support Professionals(Home Health Aides)Full Time, Part Time, Overnight & Per Diem Shifts.Various work schedules available. No Certification Required.Training Provided!NOW HIRING IN…Edison, Marlboro, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Old Bridge, Bridgewater, Piscataway, Toms River, Barnegat, ManahawkinOpportunities throughout Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Middlesex Counties!The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation, providing services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Come join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life! We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living in a residential setting. Job Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional:Assist and/or supervises in activities of daily living skillsAdminister or assist with prescribed medicationLight housekeepingAssist with transportationAssist in the implementation of individual goals and objectivesData entry using Therap (EHR)Assist residents in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plansJob Requirements:HS diploma or equivalentA valid driver's license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insuranceStrong communication skillsBenefits:100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees (For Full Time Employees only)Tuition Reimbursement (For Full Time Employees Only)Vision (For Full Time Employees Only)Retirement Plan (For Full Time Employees Only)Paid Sick Leave403(b) PlanOn the Job TrainingExtra Work Hours AvailableGrowth OpportunitiesPlease apply online at www.njid.org and click on the careers tab or fax your resume to 732-590-1798.COVID-19 ConsiderationsSince the beginning of the pandemic, the safety and security of the individuals we serve and our employees have been of the utmost importance to us. To that end, NJID follows stringent protocols which comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State and local public health guidelines. NJID ensures necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is made available for all.NJID EOE StatementIt is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.