Start in Direct Support. Build a Career in Human Services.

You don't need previous human services experience to begin making a difference.

The Arc of Ocean County is hiring Full-Time Evening Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout our Residential Services programs.

We'll provide paid training and ongoing support to help you learn the role. You'll gain hands-on experience assisting individuals with everyday life, supporting greater independence, and becoming part of a professional residential team.

And for employees interested in growing beyond direct support, this position can be the beginning of a career path toward opportunities such as Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager.

Your Schedule & Compensation

Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Schedule Requirement: Flexibility to work two weekend days as part of your schedule
Starting Pay: $20.70 per hour
Earning Opportunity: Up to $24.70 per hour through shift differentials and overtime
Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Learn the Skills of Direct Support

As an Evening DSP, you'll develop experience across several important areas of residential services.

Provide Individualized Support

• Assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living programs.
• Provide support with personal care, meals, medication, household responsibilities, transportation, and other evening needs.
• Encourage individuals to participate in routines and complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Help individuals develop practical skills that strengthen confidence, personal responsibility, and independence.

Help People Stay Active & Connected

• Support participation in recreational activities, shopping trips, community outings, and other social experiences.
• Encourage individuals as they work toward goals identified within their individualized service plans.
• Recognize accomplishments and provide encouragement as individuals develop new abilities.
• Respect individual preferences and promote opportunities for choice and self-direction.

Create a Home Built Around Respect

• Help maintain residential environments that are clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Treat each individual with dignity while providing person-centered support.
• Encourage healthy routines and contribute to an environment that promotes inclusion, growth, and respect.
• Help create consistency so individuals can feel comfortable and supported in their homes.

Become a Dependable Member of the Team

• Work alongside Residential Services employees to provide consistent support throughout the program.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding individual needs and important updates.
• Follow agency policies, medication procedures, and established safety practices.
• Complete electronic documentation, daily service notes, and required program records accurately and on time.

New to Human Services? We'll Train You.

Previous human services experience is not required.

The Arc of Ocean County provides paid training and ongoing support to help new employees develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to become successful Direct Support Professionals.

Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is welcomed, but it is not required.

What matters is bringing reliability, professionalism, strong communication, and a willingness to learn.

A Starting Point With Room to Grow

Direct Support can be more than your next job.

As you develop experience within Residential Services, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your skills and pursue continued professional growth within the agency.

Your compensation and career opportunities include:

• Starting wage of $20.70 per hour
• Opportunity to earn up to $24.70 per hour
• Shift differential and overtime opportunities
• Reliable bi-weekly pay
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Opportunities to advance into leadership positions, including Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

What You'll Need to Get Started

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing with no more than five (5) motor vehicle points.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Demonstrated employment stability, including at least one year with a previous employer, is preferred.

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

The Arc of Ocean County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth:

• 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

Your Career Can Start Here

You can learn direct support. You can develop experience. And you can build a career while doing work that matters to another person's everyday life.

Join The Arc of Ocean County as a Full-Time Evening Direct Support Professional and start building your future in Residential Services while helping individuals build greater independence of their own.