Direct Support Professional - GH 19

ALTERNATIVES INC•Waterford 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 Jackson, New Jersey. The role helps residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort and safety. It includes supporting daily living activities, implementing individual behavioral plans, teaching and mentoring residents, encouraging their interests, and helping them participate in community outings and recreational activities. Staff also report health and safety concerns and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation. The listed schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday are off. Employees 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. The posting lists pay of $20.75 per hour, with $22.75 per hour on weekends.

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 training, 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 is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities in living as independently as possible.
Help ensure the comfort and safety of residents.
Assist with activities of daily living, including administering medication, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
Transport residents to medical appointments.
Assist with implementing individual behavioral plans.
Teach and mentor residents to develop new skills and achieve their goals.
Encourage residents' interests and drive them to community outings and recreational activities.
Report concerns about residents' health and safety.
Keep documentation accurate and up to date.

Benefits

Paid training.
Mileage reimbursement.
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.
Full-time employees additionally receive medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account participation, tuition reimbursement, a loan forgiveness program (PSLF), 120 hours of paid benefit time, 40 hours of paid sick time, paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty leave.
Annual raises.
Staff appreciation events and employee recognition awards.
Health and wellness fairs.