Friendly Connections
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Friendly Connections

60-87 Myrtle Ave, Queens, Flushing, NY 11385, United States,

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Direct Support Professional in Ocean County
posted 1 year ago

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Total Price

  • CAD 16 - CAD 20

Hourly Rate

  • CAD 16 - CAD 20

Expected Hours

  • 1

Project Length

  • 1 day or less

Description

Would You Like To Make The World A Better Place? 

Friendly Connections, Inc. is hiring Direct Care Professionals throughout all 21 counties of New Jersey. We are looking for happy, caring, and friendly individuals to join our team!  Friendly Connections care for their employees as much as their clients.  We do at least once a month check-ins with both our clients and Direct Support Professionals to make sure everything is good.

 

Our Direct Support Professionals provide community and support services for disabled and elderly persons, and dementia patients. This includes coaching services in Supported Employment, Pre-Vocational Training, Community inclusion services, Individual Supports, Career Planning, and Community-Based Supports. 

 

Our goal is to provide the best quality services to each individual and family we serve throughout New Jersey. Each client has their own unique needs that our employees help fulfill in the comfort of the patient’s home. Every member of our team is an essential part to both Friendly Connections; and our patients long term success and happiness. 

 

Work Schedule: 

  • Flexible scheduling (Monday-Friday and Weekends) as necessary
  • Full-time and Part-time hours available 
  • This is NOT an overnight position 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Assist with daily living and activities and help individuals integrate into the community 
  • Help promote independence, social skills, self-care, and development  
  • Assist individuals in services outside of the participants home, including recreational activities 
  • Provide basic training of tech and communication skills 
  • Provide job coaching services 
  • Transport individuals to and from their homes, activities, appointments, etc. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all patient information compliant to HIPAA law and regulations  
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Must love working with and helping people
  • Must be over 18 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in the state of NJ  with your own reliable vehicle
  • Driving record with 4 points or less
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Employee must comply with state regulations as necessary
  • Employee must cooperate with state regulations and NJ Department staff in any inspection or investigation
  • Pass state and federal background checks
  • First Aid and CPR certification 

 

Job Specifications

  • The ability to exercise good judgment and use common sense
  • The ability to remain calm in crisis situations
  • The ability to interact with a wide range of people and situations
  • The ability to work with people with different needs that may also need more attention than others
  • The ability to undergo initial and ongoing training as necessary

 

Hiring Process:

  • Drivers abstract
  • Background check with the state
  • Fingerprints 
  • Basic paperwork: W4 forms 

Friendly Connections Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FC will ensure equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, pregnancy, marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran statutory any other characteristic protected by law. 

Job Details

Job type: Full time, Part time

Salary range: $17.00-$20.00 per hour  Medical available with employee contribution

Industry: Non-Profit Organization, Individual and Family Services, Health Care 

Requirements

  • 1CPR/First Aid Certification
  • 2Drivers License
  • 3Personal Vehicle

Address of the job

  • Main Street, Toms River, NJ, USA

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