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Direct Support Professional - RT - Non-benefited

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, Piscataway, NJ, United States


Overview

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 supports 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.
Responsibilities

Assist and/or supervise in activities of daily living skills
Administer or assist with prescribed medication
Light housekeeping
Assist with transportation
Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives
Data entry using Therap (EHR)
Assist residents in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent
A valid driver\'s license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID\'s automobile insurance
Strong communication skills
NO certification required
Position Details

Location: Piscataway
County: Middlesex
Hours Per Work Week: 16
Weekly Work Schedule: Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm
Other shifts are available at this location. NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.
Benefits

Paid Sick Leave
403(b) Plan
On-the-Job Training
Extra Work Hours Available
Growth Opportunities
NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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.

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