Direct Support Professional

ALTERNATIVES INC•Rougemont, NC

4d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in Hillsborough, New Jersey, to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home. The role focuses on helping residents live as independently as possible while maintaining their comfort, safety, dignity, and respect. The schedule listed for this opening is Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the organization also operates 24-hour group homes with other shift options. The hourly wage is $20.75, with an additional $2 per hour for weekend work. DSPs support residents with activities of daily living, including medication administration, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments. They help implement individual behavioral plans, teach and mentor residents toward personal goals, support their interests, and accompany them to community outings and recreational activities. The role also involves monitoring and reporting health and safety concerns and maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation. 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 using GoTo Meeting. Alternatives, Inc. provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with mental illnesses, using a person-centered philosophy to support independence and community integration.

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.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including administering medication, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
Transport residents to medical appointments and accompany them to community outings and recreational activities.
Assist with implementation of individual behavioral plans.
Teach and mentor residents to develop skills and achieve goals.
Encourage residents’ interests and support their independence and access to the community.
Monitor and report concerns about residents’ health and safety.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Complete required training upon hire and on an ongoing basis.