Sobre esta vaga de Direct Support Professional: (Part-Time) - Toms River, Brick, NJ na The Arc of Ocean County

The Arc of Ocean County · Presencial · Brick Township, New Jersey, United States

Be Part of Someone's Everyday Life

The Arc of Ocean County is looking for dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide part-time support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings in Brick Township and Toms River.

As a DSP, you'll be there for the everyday moments that help make a house a home—from preparing meals and supporting personal care to helping someone get ready for an outing, practice a new skill, or make choices about their day. Your support can help individuals maintain their independence, participate in their communities, and enjoy a meaningful life in their home.

No previous DSP experience is required. Paid on-the-job training is provided.

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time
Locations: Brick Township, New Jersey; Toms River, New Jersey
Pay: $20.70–$24.70 per hour
Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly
Shift Differential: Available
Overtime: Opportunities Available

Available Shifts:

Evening: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Overnight: 11:00 PM–9:00 AM
Weekend Day & Evening Shifts
Weekend availability is required

What You'll Do

Support Daily Residential Life

Assist individuals with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily routines.
Help individuals practice everyday skills, make choices, and build greater independence.
Contribute to a clean, comfortable, organized, and welcoming home environment.

Make Community Participation Possible

Accompany and support individuals during appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and other community outings.
Encourage opportunities for social connection and meaningful participation in the community.
Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles when assigned.

Provide Individualized Support

Tailor your assistance to each individual's goals, abilities, and specific support needs.
Respond to medical, behavioral, and emotional challenges in a patient, professional, and respectful manner.
Protect and promote each individual's dignity, privacy, and rights.

Communicate & Work as a Team

Complete electronic documentation accurately, including daily progress notes, medication records, and other required program records.
Share important information with coworkers, supervisors, families, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary team members.
Follow agency policies and residential procedures to help maintain consistent, quality services and regulatory compliance.

Why DSP Work Matters

Residential support is about more than completing a checklist of tasks. It's about getting to know the people you support and helping them have as much choice, independence, and participation in their daily lives as possible.

You might help someone learn to complete a household task, support them during a community outing, encourage them to try something new, or simply be a dependable person they can count on. Those everyday interactions can make a meaningful difference.

Requirements

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) points.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including assisting individuals with mobility and completing household tasks as needed.
Demonstrated employment stability preferred, including at least one (1) year with a previous employer preferred.

Start With Training & Build Your Experience

You don't need previous DSP experience to get started. The Arc of Ocean County provides paid on-the-job training to help you develop the skills needed for residential support.

As you gain experience, you'll also have opportunities to grow your career within Residential Services and build valuable experience in the human services field.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to:
401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Supplemental Benefit Options Available

Additional Opportunities

Paid On-the-Job Training
Career Advancement Opportunities Within Residential Services
Supportive Team Environment
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Valuable Human Services Experience

Find a Part-Time Role With Purpose

If you're dependable, patient, and looking for work where you can make a difference in someone's everyday life, consider becoming a Direct Support Professional with The Arc of Ocean County.

Your time and support can help someone build skills, stay connected to their community, and live a more independent life.

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Sobre a The Arc of Ocean County

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter was established in 1955 as part of a national movement by parents of children with developmental disabilities. At this time, little was known about the condition and causes of intellectual disability and there were virtually no programs in communities to support families. Parents and other concerned citizens joined together to act as a voice for change and so began The Arc's journey

Today, The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is a thriving organization which continues to provide strong advocacy and extensive programs and services for people with disabilities to fully participate as active members of the local community.

The Mission of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc is to advocate, provide opportunities and supports necessary for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be accepted and valued as citizens of the communities in which they choose to live, learn, work and play.

Our vision is based upon core values that we share with The Arc US which include that:

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are valued, respected and included in all communities.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities direct their own lives.
People choose their services and supports from many available sources.
Families are supported to ensure that a person with a disability is afforded the rights, duties, responsibilities, and full participation as citizens in their community.
People are empowered through nonprofit advocacy. State and federal governments administer programs and set budgets that meet everyone’s needs.