Direct Support Professional / Caregiver / Community Support Worker
Friendly Connections, Inc. · Freehold, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$20/hrPart-time
Benefits
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Bonus opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Employee discounts
Location
Freehold Boro, NJ and surrounding areas
Pay
$20 per hour
Schedule
Approximately 14 hours per week (with opportunities for additional hours)
Work Setting
In Person
Job Requirements
- Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
- Mileage reimbursement available for approved client transportation.
- Must love working with and helping people.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, seniors, dementia patients, or people with special needs preferred.
- Experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Direct Care Worker, Behavioral Health Support Worker, Companion Caregiver, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a plus.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current vehicle insurance.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Driving record with 4 points or fewer.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Able to comply with all state regulations and agency requirements.
- Able to cooperate with state inspectors and New Jersey Department staff during inspections or investigations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and use common sense.
- To remain calm during crisis situations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- To interact with a wide variety of individuals and situations.
- To work with people who have varying levels of support needs.
- To complete required initial and ongoing training.
- Commitment to providing quality Human Services and community-based support.
Job Specifications
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and use common sense.
- To remain calm during crisis situations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- To interact with a wide variety of individuals and situations.
- To work with people who have varying levels of support needs.
- To complete required initial and ongoing training.
- Commitment to providing quality Human Services and community-based support.