Experienced Direct Support Professional (7am-3pm DSP)
About The Position
The Arc of Ocean County is hiring an experienced Direct Support Professional with medical case management experience for its Residential Services team. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living programs. DSPs help individuals navigate daily routines, build practical life skills, make personal choices, and participate in their communities while providing consistent, person-centered care. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Work locations include Toms River, Barnegat, Lacey Township, and Brick Township, New Jersey. Starting pay is $20.70 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $22.70 per hour through shift differentials and overtime. Pay is issued bi-weekly. The employer offers professional development and opportunities for advancement within Residential Services, including Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager positions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have at least one year of prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
- Have medical case management experience.
- Hold a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing, with no more than five motor vehicle points.
- Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals living in residential group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living programs.
- Assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication support, transportation, household tasks, and other everyday living activities.
- Encourage practical skills, healthy habits, personal responsibility, and sound decision-making.
- Help individuals work toward objectives in their individualized service plans and acknowledge their achievements.
- Support participation in recreational activities, shopping trips, community outings, and other social opportunities.
- Encourage individuals to make decisions about their daily routines, preferred activities, and personal lives.
- Foster a residential environment built on dignity, respect, encouragement, and individual choice.
- Help individuals strengthen skills for community participation and greater independence.
- Follow medication procedures, agency policies, and safety practices when providing individualized support.
- Help maintain residential settings that are clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming.
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation, daily service notes, and other required records.
- Share relevant updates with supervisors and coworkers to support continuity and consistency of services.
- Collaborate with Residential Services colleagues to provide dependable, compassionate support.
- Contribute to a team environment that values inclusion, individual dignity, mutual respect, and personal growth.
- Apply DSP experience and medical case management knowledge to the day-to-day needs of individuals receiving services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Low-deductible health plans with $0 copay options.
- Comprehensive prescription coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with agency matching contributions.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Additional supplemental benefit options available.
- Opportunities to advance into leadership positions, including Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
