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Individual Support Worker (Personal Aide/Companion)
Summary
Title:Individual Support Worker (Personal Aide/Companion)
ID:816 (ACSS)
Program or Departments:Adult Community Support Services Program
Job Locations (NJ):Monmouth Junction
Job Category:P/T
Job Type:Day, Evening
Description
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
an Individual Support Worker (Personal Aide/Companion) in our Adult Community Support Services Program in Monmouth Junction, 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
:
 
  • Encourage healthy habits
  • Accompanies clients to doctor's appointments
  • Assists with meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Assists with running errands
  • Local recreational activities

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, Monmouth Junction        County: Middlesex 

Hours Per Work Week: 25                          Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 10am-2pm and/or 4pm-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 2pm-7pm
   
               
Other shifts are available at this location.

 Benefits:
 
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 403(b) Plan
  • On the Job Training
  • Extra Work Hours Available
  • Growth Opportunities

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.

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