Program Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities

  • Middlesex, NJ Piscataway, NJ
  • $20.75 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Summary Title: Program Assistant (Direct Support Professional)
ID: 0001V
Program or Departments: Day Program
Job Locations (NJ): Piscataway
Job Category: F/T
Job Type: Day
Salary: $20.75 per hour - Program AssistantDescriptionNew Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. It services infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!We are recruiting Program Assistants to work with adults with developmental disabilities in a day program setting.Job Responsibilities of a Program Assistant:
  • Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives
  • Support recreational and social activities
  • Provide appropriate personal care as needed
  • Assist with transportation
  • Data entry using Therap (EHR)
  • Teach proper skills to enhance client independence
Job Requirements:
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • A valid driver's license is in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance.
  • Strong communication skills
NO certification requiredPosition Details:Location: Piscataway County: MiddlesexHours Per Work Week: 40 Weekly Work Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8am to 4:30pmNJID has full-time and part-time opportunities in the group homes located in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.Benefits:
  • 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
  • Vision Plan
  • Retirement Plan
  • 403(b) Plan
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
  • On the Job Training
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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 based on 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.

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities