Somerset, N.J. – At a time when employment is in high demand and hard to come by one of New Jersey’s leading human services providers, New Jersey MENTOR, is proud to announce it will create more than 200 new jobs by July 1, 2012. The company anticipates hiring will continue at a similar pace for three to six months as the state of New Jersey begins to move individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from state developmental centers and out-of-state placements and into community-based settings across the Garden state.

Prospective employees are invited to learn more about the direct support professional (DSP) positions available at one of three job fairs being held throughout May in Morristown, Cherry Hill and Millville.

New Jersey MENTOR has been a trusted partner of the state of New Jersey for more than 20 years, providing an array of residential and community-based programs to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. As a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers, employees and those served by the company benefit from their ability to leverage the national structure to develop new programs to meet the urgent needs of New Jersey’s residents of all abilities.

“After college, I began my career in human services working as a direct service professional,” said Valery Bailey, Executive Director of New Jersey MENTOR. “Working as a DSP I knew I was making a difference in people’s lives and it propelled my career to where I am today, overseeing the operations of New Jersey MENTOR. I am truly excited to have the opportunity to give so many people the start I had, and create jobs at a time when they are needed in our state.”