Direct Support Professionals

Hackettstown NJ

25 February, 2021

3:58 PM

Description

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING WITH PEOPLE?APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM! ****NOW OFFERING A SIGNING BONUS**** *****$1,000 for Full Time, $500 for Part Time***** Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Morris, Bergen, and Somerset Counties. Our residential programs are homes that are settled in various communities throughout suburban North Jersey. Each home is custom suited to its residents, their abilities, needs and personalities. Avidd strongly believes in fostering independence and teaching life skills. ********************** What We Are Looking For? We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals for our residential group home serving individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities in Hackettstown, Port Murray and Long Valley. · Applicants must be caring, responsible, and reliable. · Must have a willingness to undergo required pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) application, Central Registry background check, physical/PPD testing, and training. · Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license (in good standing and not in probationary status). Avidd offers paid training and employee referral bonuses! Through March 31, 2021, an additional $2.65 per hour will be added to your base salary in state-funded hazard pay. ************** Responsibilities: · Attend to all personal care including but not limited to: toileting, dental hygiene (brushing and dental flossing if necessary), bathing, feeding etc; re-position, lift and transfer any individuals who utilize wheelchairs. · Provide training for individuals in independent living skills. · Supervise and assist in medications taken by individuals. · Transport, assist and advocate on medical appointments. · Supervise self-help skills of individuals, if necessary, provide least intrusive assistance. · Initiate and follow through on leisure time activities. · Assist individuals in nutritional food preparation. · Supervise individuals with proper selection and care of clothing. · Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the home. · Complete accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (Therap) on every shift. · Provide necessary First Aid and CPR to individuals in need. ******************** What Does Avidd Offer? · Paid Training · Paid Time Off, Holiday, Floating Holiday & Sick Pay · Medical, Dental and Vision at great rates for full time employees · Employee Referral Bonus Program & Signing Bonus · 403(b) COMING 2021! · Flexible schedules · Competitive wages with incentives for previous training and experience · Job security with a team of dedicated professionals ************************* APPLY TODAY!  Send your resume to [email protected]