Direct Support Professional - GH 18

ALTERNATIVES INC • Franklin Township, NJ

2d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home in Somerset, New Jersey. The role focuses on helping residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety.

DSPs support activities of daily living, including administering medication, cooking meals, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing transportation to medical appointments. They help implement individual behavioral plans, teach and mentor residents in developing skills and achieving goals, and encourage participation in preferred community outings and recreational activities. The role also involves reporting health and safety concerns and maintaining accurate, current documentation.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. Employees must complete 10–15 paid trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Training is conducted in person at the main office in Raritan, New Jersey, and remotely using GoTo Meeting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and 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.
• Help ensure residents’ comfort and safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including medication administration, cooking, personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments.
• Assist with implementing individual behavioral plans.
• Teach and mentor residents in developing skills and achieving 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual raises.
• Staff appreciation events.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Health and wellness fairs.
• Eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.
• Direct deposit.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• Federal Credit Union.
• Discounted auto insurance.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Workers’ compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary vision plan.
• AFLAC.
• Pre-paid legal services.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED