Employment Opportunities

Working at ALFA

Entry level positions are available for all shifts at our residential homes and day programs in Oak Ridge, Jefferson, West Milford and Butler, NJ. Experience is preferred but not required.

ALFA prides itself on promoting employees from within, with the management teams at each of our current programs starting with us as Direct Support Professionals. As a growing agency, however, we may occasionally have positions available for Program Managers and Assistant Managers. These positions require strong experience in serving people with developmental disabilities coupled with excellent supervisory and people management skills.

All positions require a valid NJ drivers License (geographically local NY license is acceptable) and high school diploma or GED. Potential employees will be required to pass a State and Federal criminal background check/ submit to fingerprinting. Post job offer. A pre-employment physical and drug screen is also required.

ALFA Development Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Job Listings

We currently have vacancies at our day program!

We accept eligible clients of all ages who have aged out/graduated from the school system. ALFA is an accredited real life choices provider and will work directly with families and the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to facilitate placement. Transportation is available!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We are located in Oak Ridge, Butler, Ringwood, and West Milford, New Jersey.

****$1500.00 Signing Bonus after first 500 hours of client interaction employment. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE VACCINATED WITH proof of COVID vaccination (Official Document from COVID-19 Immunization Record)****

Contact: Please call 862-200-1161 if interested to set up an appointment for interview. All interested individuals must apply in person to our recruitment site at 5677 Berkshire Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438, during scheduled appointment hours.

Job Description: We are looking for energetic people willing to change the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Full or Part Time shifts available (8 or 16-hour shifts). Day Program and Group Home availability - WEEKENDS A MUST. All schedules are permanent and will vary depending on applicant's availability. All meals supplied as part of your benefits package during your shift.

Group Home: Hours vary but follow 8-hour shift guidelines, weekends 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (lunch included); 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (dinner included); and 12:00 am - 8:00 am (awake hours with breakfast included). Employees may work 16 hour shifts in group homes and can potentially work 40 hours in three (3) days, thus working 3 days on and 4 days off. Weekend shifts may be required, including Sundays.

Day Program: Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and are full time. LUNCH IS INCLUDED

Pay Rate/Benefits: $21.25 to start (beginning 1/1/2023), depending on experience, shifts worked and various bonuses throughout the year. Meals during all shifts worked are included from the first shift worked as part of the overall package. All employees will start at $19.05 per hour until they are fully trained in Medication Administration, CPR/FA, Crises Training, Abuse and Neglect Training, Driver's Certification, and Overview of Developmental Disabilities Training. At that time, rate will be increased to $20.75- $21.25 per hour with possible bonus achievement. If you possess all these trainings (and they are up to date), your rate will start at $21.25 per hour with additional bonus potential. Sign on bonus is available once per lifetime. Medical, Dental, Vision, and AFLAC Benefits are available, some with agency contribution as well as our 401k with company MATCH contributions. All available only 90 days after hire.

Due to State Guidelines, all Employees must be 18 years or older, possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, willing to undergo a physical by a licensed physician with a drug screen and TB test, and a valid New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Only serious applicants need apply. You will be working with adults with Developmental Disabilities, assisting them in EVERY aspect of daily living, so please keep that in mind when applying. You must also be willing and able to drive our clients in our 7-12 passenger vans

*Bonus paid if indeed ad is mentioned on application as "How did you hear about our agency?"

Key words: Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Direct Support, Community Based, Day Programs, Vocational Programs, Mental Health Technician, Residential Counselor, Direct Care, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA, Home Health Aide, Personal Assistant, Home Health, Care Giver, Caregiver, DCP, Direct Care Professional, DSP, And Direct Support Professional

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.25 - $25.75 per hour

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