Floater DSP - Northern/Central region SJ

ALTERNATIVES INC•Somerville, NJ

46d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a full-time Floater Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties. Program sites are located in Raritan, Somerset, Hillsborough, South Bound Brook, Ringoes, Milford, and Phillipsburg. The role supports clients in residential group homes and requires working across programs throughout the region. DSPs help residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort and safety. The work includes assisting with activities of daily living, administering medication, cooking meals, supporting personal hygiene, transporting residents to medical appointments, implementing individual behavioral plans, teaching and mentoring, encouraging residents’ interests, and facilitating community outings and recreational activities. DSPs also report health and safety concerns and maintain accurate, current documentation. The homes operate 24 hours a day. Floater staff are expected to work all scheduled shifts at all programs in the region, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends, and may be required to cover unscheduled shifts due to emergencies. Schedules are provided at least one to two weeks in advance when possible. New-hire and ongoing trainings are paid at the employee’s hourly rate and may be in person at the Raritan main office, remote, or online.

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.
Availability to work all scheduled shifts across the region, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential group homes.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including medication administration, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
Transport residents to medical appointments and community outings or recreational activities.
Assist with implementing individual behavioral plans.
Use teaching and mentoring techniques to help residents learn skills and achieve goals.
Encourage residents’ interests and support their access to the community.
Report concerns about clients’ health and safety.
Keep documentation accurate and up to date.
Work scheduled shifts across all programs in the region, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
Work unscheduled shifts when needed due to emergencies.
Complete required training upon hire and on an ongoing basis.