| Title: | Individual Support Worker (DSP) - Partial Benefits |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1036 (ACSS) |
| Program or Departments: | Adult Community Support Services Program |
| Job Locations (NJ): | Scotch Plains |
| Job Category: | P/T |
| Job Type: | Day, Evening |
We are recruiting for an Individual Support Worker (ISW/DSP) to assist an individual with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living. The client is located in Scotch Plains, NJ. Qualified candidates will identify various available services and develop support systems to meet client needs.
Job Responsibilities of an ISW/DSP:
- Assist with activities of daily living i.e. personal care
- Accompanies clients to doctor's appointments
- Assists with meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Assists with running errands
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
Position Details:
Location: Scotch Plains County: Middlesex
Hours Per Work Week: 30 Weekly Work Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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:
- 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
- Vision Plan
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403(b)
- 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 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.
