Job Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiringFull-Time, Part-Time, PRNDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aidesin Howell, NJto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training!
Starting pay is $18.35/hour
Responsibilities
- Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community
- Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess an individual's needs
- Assist individuals with their daily living and independence skills/personal care
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
- Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
- Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
- Overtime may be required due to business needs
- May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Send resume to: Resumes-NJMiddlesex@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Howell, New Jersey |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.comop.org |
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Skills
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Community Programsunmatched
- Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Home Careunmatched
- Nonprofitunmatched
- Personal Careunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Retirement Planunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Benefits
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
- Arizona
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
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