Social Service agency in Union County is currently seeking Part Time Direct Support Professionals to join our team to make a difference in someone's life!

The role of a DSP is to assist in the daily care of people with disabilities and provide on-site supervision and support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Your vital job functions are essential to members’ health, safety and welfare.

Alternating part-time hours are 7:00 AM -3:00 PM and 3:00 PM -11:00 PM Saturday AND Sunday.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a genuine desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Positions are located in Union County, NJ.

12 days of paid orientation (M-F 9am-5pm) is required prior to the start of your assignment. Ongoing paid training outside of normal work hours is also required. EOE

RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS

· Assist individuals needs and develops an effective counseling/support relationship

· Provides hands on assistance with activities of daily living including bathing and hygiene, and helps with fire drills and/or other health and safety issues as needed

· Helps ensure a safe, clean, organized, environment

· Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards

· Helps resolve member and family concerns

· Food shopping, menu planning and meal preparation

· Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties

· Collaborate with families and superiors for best care opportunities

· Helping to arrange and attend social activities

· Transporting members to and from work or day program, a medical appointment, etc

· Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus

· Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

· Willing and able to attend required trainings outside of normal work hours

BENEFITS

·Wellness Incentives

·Kean University Partnership, 10-20% off tuition

· 401(K) Matching

· Employees of the Year Award

· Professional Development

· Paid Training

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Staff Recruitment Incentive

· Employee of the Month

· Earned Sick Leave

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a vehicle for work purposes?
• Are you willing to attend the required trainings between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Residential care assistance: 1 year (Preferred)
• direct care (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roselle, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations