| Title: | Individual Support Worker (Personal Aide/Companion) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 786 (ACSS) |
| Program or Departments: | Adult Community Support Services Program |
| Job Locations (NJ): | Edison & Woodbridge |
| Job Category: | P/T |
| Job Type: | Day, Evening |
We are recruiting for an Individual Support Worker (Personal Aide/Companion) in our Adult Community Support Services Program in Edison & Woodbridge, NJ. Qualified candidates will identify various available services and develop support systems to meet client needs. There is a significant amount of travel required for this position.
Job Responsibilities of an ISW:
- Accompanies clients to doctor's appointments
- Assists with meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Assists with running errands
- Recreational activities
- Assists with activities of daily living (may be required)
Job Requirements:
- HS diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license and must be insurable under NJID's automobile insurance
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities
- Strong communication skills
NO certification required
NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.
Location: Edison & Woodbridge County: Middlesex
Hours Per Work Week: 20 Weekly Work Schedule: Fridays 2 pm-7 pm and flexible other days
Other shifts are available at this location.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b) Plan
- On the Job Training
- Extra Work Hours Available
- 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 all employees have the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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.
