Day Program Support Professional - Full-Time

Health Marketing; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Our House, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide supervision, instruction, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in structured day and community-based settings.

You will supervise participants per individual service plans, lead activities such as fitness and community outings, ensure safety, transport participants, and assist with hygiene and behavioral management, emphasizing dignity and respectful engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 21+ years old required.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record required.
• Ability to operate electronic documentation systems.
• Physical ability to assist participants, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with behavioral support or DD/ID individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants per individual service plans.
• Engage participants in fitness, outdoor recreation, and community outings.
• Maintain staff-to-participant ratios and ensure safety.
• Transport individuals safely to activities and appointments.
• Assist with hygiene and behavioral management.

Skills

Age 21+

Driver's license

Electronic documentation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Behavioral support experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide supervision, instruction, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in structured day and community-based settings.

Key responsibilities include:

supervising participants according to individual service plans, engaging them in activities such as fitness, outdoor recreation, domestic skills, and community outings, ensuring safety and dignity, maintaining staff-to-participant ratios, transporting individuals safely, and assisting with hygiene and behavioral management.

Qualifications and skills:

high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, valid driver’s license with insurable record, reliable transportation, ability to operate electronic documentation systems, and physical capability to assist participants, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Experience with behavioral support, working with DD/ID individuals, or in similar settings is preferred.

Ideal candidates enjoy active, hands-on work, community engagement, and supporting skill development in diverse environments.

Benefits include:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• life insurance
• tuition assistance
• retirement plan
• paid time off

Our House, Inc. promotes diversity and equal opportunity, supporting applicants through the hiring process and accommodating needs as required.