Direct Support Professional, Asleep Overnight

Overview

Alternatives, Inc. in Jackson, NJ is looking to hire a part-time asleep overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities. We offer perks including paid training, annual raises, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program. Most importantly, you have the opportunity to change lives and build futures!

Current available opportunity:
Fri, 11pm

• 9am Sat, 11pm
• 8am Sun, 11pm

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses. Our services include residential, behavior support, employment, support coordination, and recreation. We strive to enable our clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using our person-centered philosophy.

We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members. That is why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you begin each shift ready to help adults with developmental disabilities live their best lives as independently as possible. You help ensure the comfort and safety of each client. In our residential group home, you assist residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments.

You also assist in implementing individual behavioral plans. Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you teach residents new skills and help them achieve goals. Based on each individual’s preferences and behavioral plans, you encourage interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities. You help clients find greater access to the community. You report concerns about health and safety and keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Some aspects of this job are challenging, but at the end of each shift, knowing clients are happy makes the work meaningful.

We operate 24-hour residential group homes, offering shift options including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees are entitled to the following benefits:

• Paid Trainings
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Federal Credit Union
• Discounted Auto Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Plan
• AFLAC
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Medical Insurance (for Full-Time)
• Dental Insurance (for Full-Time)
• Life Insurance (for Full-Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability (for Full-Time)
• Flexible Spending Account Participation (for Full-Time)
• Tuition Reimbursement (for Full-Time)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) (for Full-Time)
• Paid Benefit Time (120 hours)
• Paid Sick Time (40 hours)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and a drug screen
• Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training
• Basic computer skills
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required. If you are compassionate, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, can remain calm and professional in challenging situations, you may be a good fit.

Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunities employer.