Awake Overnight DSP - GH 19
About The Position
Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a part-time Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home in Jackson, New Jersey. The role focuses on helping residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort and safety. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, preparing meals, supporting personal hygiene, and providing transportation to medical appointments. The DSP also helps implement individual behavioral plans, teaches and mentors residents in developing skills and achieving goals, supports their interests, and facilitates community outings and recreational activities. The role requires reporting health and safety concerns and maintaining accurate, current documentation. The available schedule is Sunday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.; Monday through Thursday are off. Employees complete 10–15 required trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Training is paid and may take place in person at the main office in Raritan, New Jersey, or remotely.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass criminal and registry background checks and a drug screen.
- Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Ability to pass and maintain required trainings, including CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training.
- Basic computer skills.
- Compassion, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with developmental disabilities in living as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including administering medication, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
- Provide transportation to medical appointments.
- Assist with implementing individual behavioral plans.
- Teach and mentor residents to develop skills and achieve goals.
- Encourage residents' interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities.
- Report concerns about residents' health and safety.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Annual raises.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Staff appreciation events and employee recognition awards.
- Health and wellness fairs.
- Eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.
- Direct deposit.
- Holiday pay.
- 401K plan.
- Federal credit union.
- Discounted auto insurance.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Workers' compensation.
- Employee assistance program.
- Voluntary vision plan.
- AFLAC.
- Pre-paid legal services.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
