What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Support Worker (DSP) - Partial benefits position at NJID?
The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides 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 (ISW) in our Adult Community Support Services Program in Edison, Woodbridge, and Monmouth Junction, NJ. Qualified candidates will identify various available services and develop support systems to meet client needs. This position requires significant travel.
Job Responsibilities of an ISW :
- Accompanies clients to doctor's appointments
- Assists with meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Assists with running errands
- Assists with activities of daily living (may be required)
Job Requirements :
NO certification required
Position Details :
Location : Edison, Woodbridge & Monmouth Junction County : Middlesex
Hours Per Work Week : 30 Weekly Work Schedule : Tues.-Fri. 2 pm-8 pm & Sat. 10 am-4 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 :
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.
