Direct Support Professional - Starting Rate $18.25

Full Time
Edison, NJ 08817
$18.25 an hour
Posted
Job description

STARTING RATE $18.25 - No experience needed

200 Spectrum Drive, Edison NJ 08817

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ENTRY DIRECT SUPPORT POSITIONS AVAILABLE! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! PAID TRAINING! (Pay rate of $18.25 per hour)

Spectrum for Living, a New Jersey not-for-profit organization, helps adults with developmental disabilities attain their maximum potential by providing quality Day Programs, housing and clinical services in state-of-the-art facilities and in the homes of families caring for a disabled loved one.

Available Shifts:

7AM-3PM AND 3PM-11PM SHIFTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS

8AM-4PM ADULT TRAINING CENTER DAY PROGRAM

(Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends)

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Engaging clients in program activities
  • Ensuring that all residents are clean, well-fed, and provided for at all times (this includes toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, as needed)
  • Providing transportation via company van
  • Assisting with meal preparation, serving, feeding, and clean up
  • Communicating information in a clear and concise manner for client(s)
  • Integrating new staff members into unit activities
  • Actively participating in recreational activities with client(s)

Qualifications and Skills

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid NON-PROBATIONARY NJ or NY Driver's License (Driving is required)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodations)
  • MUST be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits:

  • Health, Life and Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plan (403B)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off Package

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided
  • Temperature screenings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Non-probationary NY or NJ Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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