Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Delta Community Supports, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves hands-on personal care, including assistance with toileting and personal hygiene, and helping individuals with daily routines such as eating, showering, meal preparation, and recreation. DSPs help individuals live quality lives while fostering independence, inclusion, and meaningful connections. The position offers full-time and part-time schedules, with shifts of 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–9 a.m. The role is based at 169 Hamilton Blvd in Piscataway, New Jersey, and pays $18.81 per hour. Employees receive training and ongoing support and may have opportunities for career growth and advancement. DSPs help maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment; document relevant information about the individuals they support; attend required trainings and meetings; and supervise, report on, document, and assist individuals with behavioral or medical concerns. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check and required pre-employment screenings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of caregiving work history.
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD/DDD).
- Valid driver's license and three years of satisfactory driving history.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain composure in high-pressure or crisis situations.
- Ability to build trusting, supportive, and respectful relationships with individuals receiving services.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn sign language if needed.
- Willingness to provide hands-on personal care, including assistance with toileting and personal hygiene.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and all required pre-employment screenings.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on personal care, including assistance with toileting and personal hygiene.
- Assist individuals with daily routines, including eating, toileting, showering, meal preparation, and recreation.
- Help individuals live quality lives while promoting independence and inclusion.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for each individual.
- Document relevant information about the individuals supported during the shift.
- Attend mandated trainings and meetings to become proficient in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Supervise, report on, document, and assist individuals who may have behavioral or medical concerns.
- Follow individual support plans, health and safety protocols, and agency policies.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching program with a 3% match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options.
- Company-paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, support services, and resources for eligible employees.
- Professional development and internal advancement opportunities.
- $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus, paid in installments after 6, 12, and 18 months, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
