The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation, providing services to 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 for a Program Aide to work with adults with developmental disabilities in a day program setting.

Job Responsibilities of a Program Aide:

• Provide direct and indirect assistance to clients attending the Day Program
• Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives
• Support recreational and social activities
• Provide appropriate personal care
• Assist with daily transportation

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 required

Position Details:

Location: Iselin                       County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 27.5   Weekly Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Other shifts are available at this location.

NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Plan
• On the Job Training
• Growth Opportunities

COVID-19 Considerations
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the safety and security of the individuals we serve and our employees have been paramount to us. To that end, NJID follows stringent protocols that comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health guidelines. NJID ensures that personal protective equipment (PPE) is made available for all employees and mandates health screening for all employees and visitors.

NJID EOE Statement

It 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 on the basis of 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.