Developmental Disability Caregiver

3 days ago


Somerset, New Jersey, United States Alternatives Inc. Full time
About the Opportunity

This part-time overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver position offers the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities in Somerset, NJ.

You will work in a residential group home setting, assisting residents with daily activities and implementing individualized behavioral plans.

The ideal candidate will be able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations and be passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Provide support and assistance to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home setting.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Be able to pass criminal/registry background checks and a drug screen and have clear tuberculosis (TB) screening.
  • Possess basic computer skills and be able to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training.
About Alternatives, Inc.

Alternatives, Inc. is a leading provider of support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses.

We operate 24-hour residential group homes and offer a range of services including residential, behavior support, employment, support coordination, and recreation.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $20.25/hour ($22.25 on weekends) and a range of benefits including paid training, a sign-on bonus for those with DDD certifications, annual raises and performance incentives, referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, lunch and learns, and eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.



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