Behavioral Support Specialist (IDD / DDD)

Asg-Home-Care; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

In-home care

Job summary

ASG Home Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities across New Jersey. DSPs work one-on-one, following each client’s ISP, in in-home and community settings.

Role emphasizes promoting independence, daily living skills, and meaningful participation. Requires 18+ years old; HS diploma or GED preferred; CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain; valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Prior caregiving, DSP, or human services experience preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support in homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living activities and transportation.
• Encourage independence and community participation per ISP.
• Document services accurately and communicate with the care team.
• Build meaningful, consistent relationships with individuals served.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Motivated

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

ASG Home Care | New Jersey

$18–$24/hour | Flexible Hours | Cases Across New Jersey

ASG Home Care is actively hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities throughout New Jersey. We are a DDD-focused agency offering consistent hours, local cases, and a supportive team that sets Direct Support Professionals up for success.

Position Overview

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with ASG Home Care, you will provide hands‑on support that promotes independence, community engagement, and daily living success. As a Direct Support Professional, you will work one‑on‑one with individuals in both home and community settings while following each person's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).

Key Responsibilities as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

• Provide individualized home and community-based support to individuals with developmental disabilities

• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and transportation

• Encourage independence and community participation aligned with each client's ISP

• Document services accurately and communicate with the care team

• Build meaningful, consistent relationships with the individuals you support

What We're Looking For in a Direct Support Professional

• Must be 18 years or older

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred

• Prior caregiving, DSP, or human services experience preferred but not required

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

• Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to make a difference

Why Direct Support Professionals Choose ASG Home Care

• $18–$24 per hour based on experience and case assignment

• Flexible scheduling — day, evening, and weekend shifts available

• Consistent cases close to your home

• Supportive management team and structured onboarding

• Opportunity to grow within a DDD-focused agency

Work Settings for this Direct Support Professional (DSP) Role

• In-home services

• Community-based services