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Raritan, NJ, USA | Direct Care | Hourly | 20.25-22.25 per hour $20.25/hr ($22.25 on weekends) | Full Time

Open House/Info Session

WHEN: Thursday, October 9th

WHERE: Alternatives, Inc. main office

600 First Ave.

Raritan, NJ

SESSION TIMES: 10am , 12pm , 2pm , 4pm

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals and Behavior Technicians

for residential program sites throughout central NJ!

Come attend an information session to learn how you can

contribute to our mission and make a difference in the lives of

adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

Are you looking for a job where you can make a positive difference in your community? Are you passionate about the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to live with dignity and respect? If so, read on!

We pay a competitive wage starting at $20.25/hr. plus weekend shift differentials. We also offer great perks including paid training, annual raises, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recogni tion awards, health and wellness fairs, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.

Most importantly, you have the opportunity to change lives & build futures! If this sounds like the perfect job for you, apply today!

Please note that an online application must be completed in order to attend

an information session and be interviewed on-the-spot.

Current available op portunities :

+ Behavior Technician (part time & full time)

+ Behavior Technician, Awake Overnight (part time & full time)

+ Direct Support Professional (part time & full time)

+ Direct Support Professional, Awake Overnight (part time & full time)

+ Direct Support Professional, Asleep Overnight (part time & full time)

+ Direct Support Professional, Substitute (part time & full time)

+ Registered Behavior Technician (part time & full time)

ABOUT ALTERNATIVES, INC.

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, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ 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. As long as you are compassionate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, are able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations, and want to make a difference, you may be perfect for one of our opportunities!

WORK SCHEDULE

We operate 24-hour residential group homes which means our staff have many shift options including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

TRAINING

All employees are required to complete 15-20 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Trainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To Meeting. All trainings are paid.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are interested in any of our available opportunities & plan to attend our Open House/Info Session event on Thursday October 9th, apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!

Alternatives, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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