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Direct Support Professionals

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities
Manahawkin, NJ Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2027
(Home Health Aides)

Full Time, Part Time & Overnight

Various work schedules are available. No Certification Required.

Training Provided!

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Edison, Marlboro, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Old Bridge, Bridgewater,

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The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation, providing 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 currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist residents with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional:
  • Assist and/or supervise in activities of daily living skills
  • Administer or assist with prescribed medication
  • Light housekeeping
  • Assist with transportation
  • Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives
  • Data entry using Therap (EHR)
  • Assist residents in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
Job Requirements:
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • A valid driver's license in good standing, and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance
  • Strong communication skills
Benefits:
  • 100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees (For Full-Time Employees only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (For Full-Time Employees Only)
  • Vision (For Full-Time Employees Only)
  • Retirement Plan (For Full-Time Employees Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 403(b) Plan
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Extra Work Hours Available
  • Growth Opportunities
Please apply online at www.njid.org and click on the careers tab, or fax your resume to 732-590-1798.

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 on the basis of 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.

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