Teacher Aide jobs in Somerset, NJ

Note: Transportation role with morning and afternoon pick-up/drop-off

Are you interested in making an impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental/behavioral health disabilities? Do you enjoy helping others strive to their full potential?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Aide Assured Direct Support Professional (DSP) team.

Being a Direct Support Professional has great Advantages:

As a Direct Support Professional at Aide Assured, you will work directly with one individual at a time based on a caseload that you choose. This is a chance to show your skills, sharpen your experience and share your passion for helping individuals in need.

What Aide Assured Offers you:

· A responsive and thoughtful employer

· High opportunities for growth

· Freedom to decide on cases

· A contract work environment (1099) providing additional occupational liberty

· A group of like-minded peers to share knowledge, thoughts, and ideas within the field of Behavioral Health

What we look for in our Direct Support Professionals:

· Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living and independence skills / personal care (may include assistance with grooming, bathing, feeding)

· Utilize curated plans to assess an individual's needs

· Accompany individuals to and from appointments and activities

· Foster a meaningful and empathetic relationship between the individuals and their community

The IDEAL candidate will:

· Be 18 years of age or older (required)

· Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

· Have a valid driver's license

· Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a caretaker is preferred but not required

· Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals

· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor

· Have a high level of comfort with hands on domestic care (cleaning, washing, assisting with hygiene care)

How we pay:

Daily pick up and drop off at up to $60/hour

Interested in this role?

Aide Assured is currently scheduling interviews for qualification to go through our background check. This will allow us to review cases and locations for engagement with you as part of our team. Please apply to this ad to be considered for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $60/hr

Schedule:

• Scheduled pick-up/drop offs
• Single trips
• Round trips
• Other shifts may become available

COVID-19 considerations:

Covid-19 precautions adhered to and enforced within State guidelines.

Work Location: One or more locations for community based support based on agreed case load

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per day

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bridgeport, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person