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New Jersey Institute for Disabilities

Program Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States

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New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies in the nation. It serves 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!

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Job Overview We are recruiting Program Assistants to work with adults with developmental disabilities in a day program setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives

Support recreational and social activities

Provide appropriate personal care as needed

Assist with transportation

Data entry using Therap (EHR)

Teach proper skills to enhance client independence

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent

A valid driver's license in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance.

Strong communication skills

Position Details

Location: Iselin, Middlesex County

Hours per work week: 40

Work schedule: Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 4:30 pm

Full-time and part-time opportunities in group homes across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part-time

Job Function Administrative

Industries: Administrative and Support Services

EEO 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 all areas of employment, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment.

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